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Self-powered electrochromic display as an example for integrated modules in printed electronics applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2010

M. Möller ,
N. Leyland ,
G. Copeland  and
M. Cassidy
M. Möller*
Affiliation:
NTERA Limited, 58 Spruce Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland
N. Leyland
Affiliation:
NTERA Limited, 58 Spruce Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland
G. Copeland
Affiliation:
NTERA Limited, 58 Spruce Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland
M. Cassidy
Affiliation:
NTERA Limited, 58 Spruce Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland
*
[email protected]
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Abstract

The growing market for flexible electronics devices is asking for reduction of manufacturing process complexity. One way to reduce complexity is to decrease the number of single components of a device by using integrated modules, i.e. device components providing multiple functions. In this article, the concept of a self-powered electrochromic graphics display device is demonstrated. The device is based on a three electrode system comprising an electrochromic electrode, a battery anode and a battery cathode, all in contact with a common electrolyte. The electrochromic electrode can be charged and discharged directly when connected to either the anode or cathode. Such a self-powered display integrates the functions of both a display and a battery. As part of a flexible electronics device, a self-powered display would be able to power other components, such as driver electronics.

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Research Article
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The European Physical Journal - Applied Physics , Volume 51 , Issue 3: Focus on Flexible Organic Electronics , September 2010 , 33205
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© EDP Sciences, 2010

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