Researchers illuminate inner workings of new-age soft semiconductors

https://techxplore.com/news/2024-10-illuminate-age-soft-semiconductors.html

"organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors are soft, flexible polymer semiconductors... Swells 300% when immersed in liquid electrolyte, yet maintain electronic functionality... soft gel-like crystal polymer structure stretches/ bends forming continuous electronic path around electrolyte bubbles forming between folded polymer ribbons... more efficient ion exchange with minimal strain on material, exhibiting impressive resilience to the physical changes and ion insertion... batteries, electronic devices"