journal article·2017-04-01Open access

Effects of pre-buckling on the bending of organic electronic structures

J. Asare, E. Türköz, B. Agyei-Tuffour, O. K. Oyewole, A. A. Fashina, J. Du, M. G. Zebaze Kana, W. O. Soboyejo

AIP Advances· Volume 7· Issue 4

Abstract

This paper explores the extent to which pre-buckling of layers (in thin film multilayered structures) can be used to increase the flexibility of organic electronic devices. The deformation of wavy/buckle profiles, with a range of nano- and micro-scale wavelengths, is modeled using finite element simulations. The predictions from the models are then validated using experiments that involve the bending of layered structures that are relevant to flexible organic electronics. The introduction of pre-buckled profiles is shown to increase the range of deformation that is applied to model structures, prior to onset of significant stresses and strains. The implications of the work are discussed for the design of robust flexible organic solar cells.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Conducting polymers and applications

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Affiliations

African University of University of Science and Technology 1 Department of Theoretical and Applied Physics, , Km 10 Airport Road, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Baze University 2 Department of Physics, Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences, , Plot 686 Cadastral Zone C00, Kuchigoro, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Princeton University 3 Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, , 41 Olden Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, USA

African University of Science and Technology 4 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, , Kilometer 10 Airport Road, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Kampala International University 5 Department of Physical Sciences, , Kampala, Uganda

Worcester Polytechnic Institute 6 Department of Biomedical Engineering, Gateway Park Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center, , 60 Prescott Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605, USA

Pennsylvania State University 7 Department of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering, , University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA

Kwara State University 8 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, , Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria

Worcester Polytechnic Institute 9 Department of Mechanical Engineering, , 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, USA

Funding

African Centers of Excellence Program · Pan African Materials Institute · Worcester Polytechnic Institute · World Bank STEP-B Program · African Development Bank Group · Princeton University · African University of Science and Technology · African Capacity Building Foundation

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