A flash of light opens a new route to efficient, lightweight semiconductors

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1147662

Summary: Summary: Researchers used photochemical laser reaction converting sulfur-nitrogen precursors into high-mobility organic semiconductor molecules under ambient room-temperature conditions. Light-driven chemical synthesis eliminates energy-intensive high-vacuum thermal deposition, offering flexible electronics manufacturers rapid low-cost printing methods for roll-to-roll organic transistors, wearable sensors, bendable displays.