Affiliation:
1. Department of Inorganic Chemistry University of Chemistry and Technology Technicka 5 Prague 166 28 Czech Republic
2. Faculty of Environment Science and Economy Department of Engineering Exeter EX4 4QF UK
3. School of Materials and Energy Southwest University Chongqing 400715 P. R. China
Abstract
AbstractIn the rapidly evolving field of thin‐film electronics, the emergence of large‐area flexible and wearable devices has been a significant milestone. Although organic semiconductor thin films, which can be manufactured through solution processing, have been identified, their utility is often undermined by their poor stability and low carrier mobility under ambient conditions. However, inorganic nanomaterials can be solution‐processed and demonstrate outstanding intrinsic properties and structural stability. In particular, a series of two‐dimensional (2D) nanosheet/nanoparticle materials have been shown to form stable colloids in their respective solvents. However, the integration of these 2D nanomaterials into continuous large‐area thin with precise control of layer thickness and lattice orientation still remains a significant challenge. This review paper undertakes a detailed analysis of van der Waals thin films, derived from 2D materials, in the advancement of thin‐film electronics and optoelectronic devices. The superior intrinsic properties and structural stability of inorganic nanomaterials are highlighted, which can be solution‐processed and underscor the importance of solution‐based processing, establishing it as a cornerstone strategy for scalable electronic and optoelectronic applications. A comprehensive exploration of the challenges and opportunities associated with the utilization of 2D materials for the next generation of thin‐film electronics and optoelectronic devices is presented.
Funder
China Scholarship Council
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Subject
Biomaterials,Biotechnology,General Materials Science,General Chemistry