Transparent Electronics: From Synthesis to Applications

Transparent Electronics: From Synthesis to Applications

Editor(s): Antonio Facchetti, Tobin J. Marks

Published Online: 9 APR 2010

Print ISBN: 9780470990773

Online ISBN: 9780470710609

DOI: 10.1002/9780470710609

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The challenge for producing "invisible" electronic circuitry and opto-electronic devices is that the transistor materials must be transparent to visible light yet have good carrier mobilities. This requires a special class of materials having "contra-indicated properties" because from the band structure point of view, the combination of transparency and conductivity is contradictory.

Structured to strike a balance between introductory and advanced topics, this monograph juxtaposes fundamental science and technology / application issues, and essential materials characteristics versus device architecture and practical applications. The first section is devoted to fundamental materials compositions and their properties, including transparent conducting oxides, transparent oxide semiconductors, p-type wide-band-gap semiconductors, and single-wall carbon nanotubes. The second section deals with transparent electronic devices including thin-film transistors, photovoltaic cells, integrated electronic circuits, displays, sensors, solar cells, and electro-optic devices.

Describing scientific fundamentals and recent breakthroughs such as the first "invisible" transistor, Transparent Electronics: From Synthesis to Applications brings together world renowned experts from both academia, national laboratories, and industry.

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    3. Chapter 6

      Oxide Semiconductors: From Materials to Devices (pages 141–183)

      Elvira Fortunato, Pedro Barquinha, Gonçalo Gonçalves, Luís Pereira and Rodrigo Martins

    4. Chapter 17

      Transparent Metal Oxide Semiconductors as Gas Sensors (pages 417–442)

      Camilla Baratto, Elisabetta Comini, Guido Faglia, Matteo Ferroni, Andrea Ponzoni, Alberto Vomiero and Giorgio Sberveglieri

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