Recent Advances of Solution-Processed Heterojunction Oxide Thin-Film Transistors

Thin-film transistors (TFTs) made of metal oxide semiconductors are now increasingly used in flat-panel displays. Metal oxides are mainly fabricated via vacuum-based technologies, but solution approaches are of great interest due to the advantages of low-cost and high-throughput manufacturing. Unfor...

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Main Authors: Yanwei Li, Chun Zhao, Deliang Zhu, Peijiang Cao, Shun Han, Youming Lu, Ming Fang, Wenjun Liu, Wangying Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/5/965
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Summary:Thin-film transistors (TFTs) made of metal oxide semiconductors are now increasingly used in flat-panel displays. Metal oxides are mainly fabricated via vacuum-based technologies, but solution approaches are of great interest due to the advantages of low-cost and high-throughput manufacturing. Unfortunately, solution-processed oxide TFTs suffer from relatively poor electrical performance, hindering further development. Recent studies suggest that this issue could be solved by introducing a novel heterojunction strategy. This article reviews the recent advances in solution-processed heterojunction oxide TFTs, with a specific focus on the latest developments over the past five years. Two of the most prominent advantages of heterostructure oxide TFTs are discussed, namely electrical-property modulation and mobility enhancement by forming 2D electron gas. It is expected that this review will manifest the strong potential of solution-based heterojunction oxide TFTs towards high performance and large-scale electronics.
ISSN:2079-4991