Materials for Powder-Based AC-Electroluminescence

At present, thick film (powder based) alternating current electroluminescence (AC-EL) is the only technology available for the fabrication of large area, laterally structured and coloured light sources by simple printing techniques. Substrates for printing may be based on flexible polymers or glass,...

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Published in:Materials 2010-02, Vol.3 (2), p.1353-1374
Main Authors: Bredol, Michael, Schulze Dieckhoff, Hubert
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:At present, thick film (powder based) alternating current electroluminescence (AC-EL) is the only technology available for the fabrication of large area, laterally structured and coloured light sources by simple printing techniques. Substrates for printing may be based on flexible polymers or glass, so the final devices can take up a huge variety of shapes. After an introduction of the underlying physics and chemistry, the review highlights the technical progress behind this development, concentrating on luminescent and dielectric materials used. Limitations of the available materials as well as room for further improvement are also discussed.
ISSN:1996-1944
1996-1944
DOI:10.3390/ma3021353