Ink-Jet Printing of Carbon Nanotube Thin-Film Transistors on Flexible Plastic Substrates

Abstract

Ink-jet printable thin-film transistors (TFTs) on flexible plastic substrates are an important focus of research because present silicon-based electronics cannot realize such devices. In the present study, we fabricated single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) TFTs on plastic substrates using the ink-jet printing method, and realized high-on/off current ratio (10 4 ) and flexibility, respectively. The present study therefore represents a major step towards ''flexible SWCNT electronics''.

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