Review on charge carrier transport in inorganic and organic semiconductors

Seema Morab; Manickam Sundaram; Almantas Pivrikas

doi:10.3390/coatings13091657

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Review on charge carrier transport in inorganic and organic semiconductors

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Review on charge carrier transport in inorganic and organic semiconductors

Seema Morab, Manickam Sundaram and Almantas Pivrikas

Coatings (Basel), Vol.13(9), 1657

2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13091657

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Abstract

20th century

Bardeen, John

Carrier recombination

Carrier transport

Charge materials

Charge transport

Crystals

Current carriers

Design optimization

Efficiency

Electromagnetism

Electron tubes

Electronic devices

Electronics

Field effect transistors

Germanium

Industrial research

Inorganic materials

Light

Natural resources

Optoelectronic devices

Organic light emitting diodes

Organic materials

Organic semiconductors

Photocatalysis

Photovoltaic cells

Polymers

Production costs

Receivers & amplifiers

Selenium

Semiconductor devices

Semiconductors

Solar cells

Transistors

Transport phenomena

Inorganic semiconductors like silicon and germanium are the foundation of modern electronic devices. However, they have certain limitations, such as high production costs, limited flexibility, and heavy weight. Additionally, the depletion of natural resources required for inorganic semiconductor production raises concerns about sustainability. Therefore, the exploration and development of organic semiconductors offer a promising solution to overcome these challenges and pave the way for a new era of electronics. New applications for electronic and optoelectronic devices have been made possible by the recent emergence of organic semiconductors. Numerous innovative results on the performance of charge transport have been discovered with the growth of organic electronics. These discoveries have opened up new possibilities for the development of organic electronic devices, such as organic solar cells, organic light-emitting diodes, and organic field-effect transistors. The use of organic materials in these devices has the potential to revolutionise the electronics industry by providing low-cost, flexible, and lightweight alternatives to traditional inorganic materials. The understanding of charge carrier transport in organic semiconductors is crucial for the development of efficient organic electronic devices. This review offers a thorough overview of the charge carrier transport phenomenon in semiconductors with a focus on the underlying physical mechanisms and how it affects device performance. Additionally, the processes of carrier generation and recombination are given special attention. Furthermore, this review provides valuable insights into the fundamental principles that govern the behaviour of charge carriers in these materials, which can inform the design and optimisation of future devices.

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Title: Review on charge carrier transport in inorganic and organic semiconductors
Authors/Creators: Seema Morab - Murdoch University
Manickam Sundaram
Almantas Pivrikas - Murdoch University
Publication Details: Coatings (Basel), Vol.13(9), 1657
Publisher: MDPI AG
Identifiers: 991005609164307891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University; Centre for Water, Energy and Waste
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Citation topics: 2 Chemistry; 2.114 Organic Semiconductors; 2.114.61 Organic Solar Cells
Web Of Science research areas: Materials Science, Coatings & Films; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; Physics, Applied
ESI research areas: Materials Science