Journal of Printing Science and Technology
Online ISSN : 1882-4935
Print ISSN : 0914-3319
ISSN-L : 0914-3319
Special Review
Organic EL for Saving Energy and Organic Solar Cells for Creating Energy Using the Printing Method
Yukihiko NAKATA
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2012 Volume 49 Issue 5 Pages 312-317

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The use of organic electronics produced using the printing method has the potential to reduce production cost without the need for a vacuum environment. Moreover, it can contribute to environmental maintenance in the form of organic electroluminescence for energy saving and organic solar cells for energy creation. However, there are some problematic issues associated with its use, such as low performance, low reliability, and high cost, in comparison with existing products. Considerable research and development was required to solve these issues. It is required to jump across the "Valley of Death" for transferring from such basic research to commercialization. Hence, I propose the following measures: First, create and execute the vision. Second, strengthen cooperation between the industry, universities, and the government. Third, ensure fast-paced execution. The future development of organic electronics using printing is expected.
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© 2012 The Japanese Society of Printing Science and Technology
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