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The field of organic electronics is entering its commercial phase. The recent market introduction of the first prototypes based on organic transistors fabricated from solution is set to augment the existing market presence of organic light-emitting diode applications. Organic photovoltaic products are not far behind. In this article, we provide a brief overview of these devices, with our main focus being organic transistor applications. In particular, we examine some of the key performance requirements for working devices. We also review some of the important advances in semiconductor design and device fabrication techniques and discuss some of the technical challenges that remain in the optimization of next-generation products.
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Loo, YL., McCulloch, I. Progress and Challenges in Commercialization of Organic Electronics. MRS Bulletin 33, 653–662 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs2008.149
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