Ferroelectric Polymer Thin Films for Organic Electronics

The considerable investigations of ferroelectric polymer thin films have explored new functional devices for flexible electronics industry. Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and its copolymer with trifluoroethylene (TrFE) are the most commonly used polymer ferroelectric due to their well-defined ferroe...

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Main Authors: Manfang Mai, Shanming Ke, Peng Lin, Xierong Zeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Nanomaterials
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/812538
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Summary:The considerable investigations of ferroelectric polymer thin films have explored new functional devices for flexible electronics industry. Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and its copolymer with trifluoroethylene (TrFE) are the most commonly used polymer ferroelectric due to their well-defined ferroelectric properties and ease of fabrication into thin films. In this study, we review the recent advances of thin ferroelectric polymer films for organic electronic applications. Initially the properties of ferroelectric polymer and fabrication methods of thin films are briefly described. Then the theoretical polarization switching models for ferroelectric polymer films are summarized and the switching mechanisms are discussed. Lastly the emerging ferroelectric devices based on P(VDF-TrFE) films are addressed. Conclusions are drawn regarding future work on materials and devices.
ISSN:1687-4110
1687-4129