Fiber field-effect device via in situ channel crystallization

Adv Mater. 2010 Oct 1;22(37):4162-6. doi: 10.1002/adma.201000268.

Abstract

The in situ crystallization of the incorporated amorphous semiconductor within the multimaterial fiber device yields a large decrease in defect density and a concomitant five-order-of-magnitude decrease in resistivity of the novel metal-insulator-crystalline semiconductor structure. Using a post-drawing crystallization process, the first tens-of-meters-long single-fiber field-effect device is demonstrated. This work opens significant opportunities for incorporating higher functionality in functional fibers and fabrics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Chalcogens / chemistry
  • Crystallization
  • Electrodes
  • Kinetics
  • Metals / chemistry
  • Semiconductors / instrumentation*

Substances

  • Chalcogens
  • Metals