The potential of flexible organic electronic devices is one step closer to realization with the development of nonacene semiconductors. Nonacene, an acene organic semiconductor, consists of nine linearly fused benzene molecules. Dr. Glen Miller and his team from the University of New Hampshire were able to create a stable form of nonacene by building on "arylthio functional groups," which serve to stabilize the molecule and reduce the tendency for nonacene to readily oxidize, its biggest downfall as a useful semiconductor. The groups, containing iron, are placed into the skeletal framework of the nonacene molecule. The development of the semiconductor is a huge step in the field of flexible organic electronics, especially because the new nonacene derivative created by the UNH team is now soluble, enhancing its usefulness.
The possibilities for nonacene use are seemingly unlimited, including ultrathin, flexible computers, inexpensive solar cells, and military stealth uniforms that can mirror the environment (think chameleon). Nonacene is only one development, but the door is open for new discoveries, leading to the potential to actually develop the futuristic technologies we've only dreamed of.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100211163120.htm
Posted by Leanne Kuehn
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