Organic semiconductors have been the focus of scientific research because of their interesting (opto)electronic properties and solution processability. They have been successfully employed and extensively studied in the fields of organic photovoltaics (OPVs), organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic thermoelectrics (OTEs). As their practical applications have extended into the health and life sciences areas (e.g., electronic skins and artificial muscles), the mechanical compliance (i.e., low stiffness and high ductility) has become increasingly important. This in turn requires one to establish an understanding of the relationship between polymer structure and their mechanical properties as well as their (opto)electronic properties. In this presentation, the synthesis of a series of indacenodithiophene-based semiconducting polymers will be discussed along with the feasibility of using these polymers in stretchable devices. <b> </b>

Designing high ductility polymers for stretchable electronics

255th National Meeting (2018)

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