This article summarises the industrial applications of poly-(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)
				(PEDT, PEDOT). The basic chemical and physical properties of PEDT are discussed to outline the fundamentals which lead to PEDT as a highly valuable electric and electronic material. PEDT applications are reviewed depending on the two different ways of preparation: in situ polymerisation of the monomer, usually carried out by the user, and applying the prefabricated polymer in the form of its water-based complex with poly(styrene sulfonic acid). Several applications like antistatic coatings, cathodes in capacitors, through-hole plating, OLED's, OFET's, photovoltaics, and electrochromic applications are discussed in detail.

Scientific importance, properties and growing applications of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)

Electroluminescent devices based on organic materials are of considerable interest owing to their attractive characteristics and potential applications to flat panel displays. After a brief overview of the device construction and operating principles, a review is presented on recent progress in organic electroluminescent materials and devices. Small molecular materials are described with emphasis on their material issues pertaining to charge transport, color, and luminance efficiencies. The chemical nature of electrode/organic interfaces and its impact on device performance are then discussed. Particular attention is paid to recent advances in interface engineering that is of paramount importance to modify the chemical and electronic structure of the interface. The topics in this report also include recent development on the enhancement of electron transport capability in organic materials by doping and the increase in luminance efficiency by utilizing electrophosphorescent materials. Of particular interest for the subject of this review are device reliability and its relationship with material characteristics and interface structures. Important issues relating to display fabrication and the status of display development are briefly addressed as well.

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Recent progress of molecular organic electroluminescent materials and devices

A most appealing feature of the development of (opto)electronic devices based on conjugated organic materials is the highly visible link between fundamental research and technological advances. Improved understanding of organic material properties can often instantly be implemented in novel device architectures, which results in rapid progress in the performance and functionality of devices. An essential ingredient for this success is the strong interdisciplinary nature of the field of organic electronics, which brings together experts in chemistry, physics, and engineering, thus softening or even removing traditional boundaries between the disciplines. Naturally, a thorough comprehension of all properties of organic insulators, semiconductors, and conductors is the goal of current efforts. Furthermore, interfaces between dissimilar materials-organic/organic and organic/inorganic-are inherent in organic electronic devices. It has been recognized that these interfaces are a key for device function and efficiency, and detailed investigations of interface physics and chemistry are at the focus of research. Ultimately, a comprehensive understanding of phenomena at interfaces with organic materials will improve the rational design of highly functional organic electronic devices.

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Organic Electronic Devices and Their Functional Interfaces

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) based on vacuum deposited small molecules have undergone significant progress since the first efficient double-layered OLEDs were reported in 1987 by Tang and Van Slyke. Recently, solution processed small molecular OLEDs are also drawing more and more research attention, as such a technology combines advantages of the facile synthesis of small molecules and the low-cost solution process like polymers. The performance of OLEDs made by solution process is gradually catching up with their vacuum deposited counterparts. This feature article will review the device structures adopted to achieve high performance solution processed OLEDs, the development of solution processable small molecules, and the comparisons of the different nature of the films and devices fabricated by solution-process or by vacuum deposition. Finally, the prospects and remaining problems will be discussed.

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Solution processable small molecules for organic light-emitting diodes

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) has been used to characterize poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene)-poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDT/PSS), one of the most common electrically conducting organic pol ...

Conductivity, morphology, interfacial chemistry, and stability of poly(3,4‐ethylene dioxythiophene)–poly(styrene sulfonate): A photoelectron spectroscopy study

PEDT/PSS for efficient hole-injection in hybrid organic light-emitting diodes

In order to improve the adhesion of coatings, especially metal coatings, to the surfaces of plastic components, the latter are pretreated in low-pressure plasma with a process gas containing sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) which is substantially free of oxygen, the plastic surfaces being kept free of fluorine deposits or inclusions during the pretreatment

Process for pretreating surfaces of plastic items

This invention relates to a process for coating moulded plastic articles of thermoplastic polycarbonates or thermoplastic polyarylene sulphides with metal oxides, to the moulded plastic articles obtainable by the process according to the invention and to their technological application for outdoor use, for example for the production of coverings or facings in the building industry.

Process for the production of plastic moulded articles with improved weathering resistance

For hydrophilising a solid surface, a low-pressure plasma is generated from a gas mixture comprising an oxygen-containing gas and a gaseous hydrocarbon by electrical excitation, to which low-pressure plasma the solid surface is exposed. Allene (propadiene) is used as gaseous hydrocarbon. Noble gases may additionally be added to the gas mixture.

Process for hydrophilising solid surfaces

The bonding properties of polyolefin films in composites are improved by a treatment with a low pressure plasma.

Siegfried Dr. Thurm

Papers

PEDT/PSS for efficient hole-injection in hybrid organic light-emitting diodes

Process for pretreating surfaces of plastic items

Process for the production of plastic moulded articles with improved weathering resistance

Process for hydrophilising solid surfaces

Process for the treatment of polyolefin films