Printed Electronics: Thin film Batteries and pH Sensors (Printed Electronics Asia 2009)

Matthias Hilder received his BSc degree in Materials Science from the University of Applied Sciences Muenster (Germany). As part of his Honours degree he worked for DaimlerChrysler on mechanisms of heterogeneous catalysis. He then commenced a PhD degree in chemistry at Monash University (Australia) where he worked on the 'Photophysical Properties of Lanthanoid Carboxylate Complexes in the Solid State'. After completing his PhD, he continued working for Monash University on various topics including, X-ray contrast agents, food sensors and quantitative surface characterisation. He then transferred to CSIRO, where he worked on plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition at atmospheric pressure, and synthesis and surface functionalisation of novel pigments. His main focus is on electroactive materials for battery and sensor applications, including metallised films, conducting polymers and phase-change electrolytes.

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible for over 85 years. Today we have close to 6,500 talented people working out of 58 centres in Australia and internationally. Our people work closely with industry and communities to achieve lasting scientific impact. As part of these efforts, we have developed significant expertise in printed organic and inorganic electronics. With potential application in consumer electronics, building-integrated products and energy production, our work will add value to existing segments of the manufacturing industry and create a new wave of niche industries based on nanotechnology.