Organic Electronics 2, 6.0 credits

Entry requirements

Admitted to studies at postgraduate level.

Organic Electronics 1 (or equivalent)

Learning outcomes

After finishing the course, the students should be able to:

• identify the fundamental principles that define the material properties of organic electronic materials and describe how the properties can be used for various applications
• describe the structure and explain the working principles of organic electronic components/devices
• analyze how various organic electronic devices can be used in applications reflect on current research in organic electronics
• reflect on current research in organic electronics
• generate ideas on new device concepts or applications for organic electronics

Contents

Fundamental principles of mixed ionic electronic conduction in organic materials; multiscale modeling in organic electronics; organic electronic devices for charge storage; iontronics (applications based on ion transport, diodes and transistors); flexible and stretchable electronics; hybrid photonic systems; advanced bioelectronics in mammalian systems; plant bioelectronic and biohybrid systems; functional wood based materials; thermoelectrics (converting heat to electricity); advanced principles of organic electrochemical transistors; current research in organic electronics.

In addition to lectures and seminars the participants will have a project where they will have to give a presentation on a selected topic of current research in organic electronics.

Educational methods

Teaching will consist of lectures and student-led seminars.

Examination

Seminar 1 credits

Written examination 5 credits

Grading

Course literature

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