http://www.idtechex.com/research/topics/materials_000227.asp IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd 227 /research/topics/materials_000227.asp There are huge opportunities for companies providing inorganic chemicals to printed and potentially printed electronics. Here, Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx, summarises some of the findings from the new IDTechEx report "Inorganic and Composite Printed Electronics 2009-2019."http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/inorganic_printed_electronics_employs_new_compounds_00001529.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/inorganic_printed_electronics_employs_new_compounds_00001529.asp?rsstopicid=22702 Jul 2009 Organic printed electronics has attracted hundreds of participants over the years. However, the topic is as much about inorganic electronics as it is organics - organic electronics is not the end game for all printed electronics. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/surge_in_inorganic_printed_and_thin_film_electronics_00001525.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/surge_in_inorganic_printed_and_thin_film_electronics_00001525.asp?rsstopicid=22701 Jul 2009 Researchers at the University of Chicago and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed an "electronic glue" that could accelerate advances in semiconductor-based technologies, including solar cells and thermoelectric devices that convert sun light and waste heat, respectively, into useful electrical energy.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/electronic_glue_promises_less_expensive_semiconductors_00001519.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/electronic_glue_promises_less_expensive_semiconductors_00001519.asp?rsstopicid=22730 Jun 2009 H.C. Starck Clevios GmbH, Leverkusen, today announced the milestone of 1000 S/cm conductivity or 100 Ohm/sq level of resistivity has been reached using their optimized PEDOT:PSS conductive polymer called Clevios™. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/clevios_amp_8482_ph1000_material_breaks_conductivity_record_00001513.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/clevios_amp_8482_ph1000_material_breaks_conductivity_record_00001513.asp?rsstopicid=22726 Jun 2009 To support new developments in the rapidly emerging field of printed electronics, RAHN has developed a product flash to summarize the products and support that they can offer to companies considering energy curing as an option for fabricating printed electronics products. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/rahn_launches_printed_electronics_initiative_00001506.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/rahn_launches_printed_electronics_initiative_00001506.asp?rsstopicid=22725 Jun 2009 Kodak has developed a fast, printing-like process to fabricate high-performance zinc oxide (ZnO) transistors in open atmospheric conditions. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/open_air_deposition_of_zinc_oxide_transistors_00001503.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/open_air_deposition_of_zinc_oxide_transistors_00001503.asp?rsstopicid=22723 Jun 2009 IDTechEx has just released a new report "Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene for Electronics Applications: Technologies, Players & Opportunities". Here the report author, Cathleen Macher, summarises some of the findings.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/the_application_of_carbon_nanotubes_and_graphene_to_electronics_00001499.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/the_application_of_carbon_nanotubes_and_graphene_to_electronics_00001499.asp?rsstopicid=22719 Jun 2009 As long as printed RFID is struggling to overcome serious technical and economic difficulties, other alternatives to identify objects stay in focus with several research groups and companies. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/identification_by_conductive_patterns_00001482.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/identification_by_conductive_patterns_00001482.asp?rsstopicid=22711 Jun 2009 NanoGram's CEO Dr Kieran Drain speaks to IDTechEx, about the company's focus on its 35µm multi-crystalline silicon technology (mc-Si), called SilFoil™.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/silicon_ink_developments_at_nanogram_00001476.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/silicon_ink_developments_at_nanogram_00001476.asp?rsstopicid=22710 Jun 2009 Marketed products affirm cost abatement, increased serviceability and environmental advancements. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/belair_micro_ramps_up_printed_silver_product_applications_00001478.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/belair_micro_ramps_up_printed_silver_product_applications_00001478.asp?rsstopicid=22710 Jun 2009 Aerosol Jet System will be used for the development of Organic Thin Film Transistorshttp://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/petec_purchases_optomec_aerosol_jet_deposition_system_00001479.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/petec_purchases_optomec_aerosol_jet_deposition_system_00001479.asp?rsstopicid=22710 Jun 2009 IDTechEx looks at progress at E ink at S.I.D. held in San Antoniohttp://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/the_rise_and_rise_of_e_ink_00001464.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/the_rise_and_rise_of_e_ink_00001464.asp?rsstopicid=22705 Jun 2009 In the last year, the burgeoning printed and thin film electronics industry has greatly enhanced its repertoire and changed its priorities, encompassing such things as rapid commercialisation of disposable and invisible electronics.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/new_focus_for_printed_electronics_00001456.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/new_focus_for_printed_electronics_00001456.asp?rsstopicid=22703 Jun 2009 Liquavista, the developer of break-through display manufacturing technologies, today announced the closing of its Series C funding round of €5 million euro.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/liquavista_raises_amp_euro_5_million_in_series_c_funding_00001452.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/liquavista_raises_amp_euro_5_million_in_series_c_funding_00001452.asp?rsstopicid=22701 Jun 2009 Following on from the shakeout in OLED developers, IDTechEx sees the same thing happening now in Organic FETs.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/shakeout_of_organic_transistor_developers_00001448.asp?rsstopicid=227http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/shakeout_of_organic_transistor_developers_00001448.asp?rsstopicid=22729 May 2009