Scribd
Upload
278 views

Polytronics

This document discusses polytronics, which is an emerging field that uses conductive polymers in electronics instead of silicon. Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating subunits that can conduct electricity when combined with other substances. Polytronic devices could be cheaper to produce than silicon-based electronics and more flexible. The document outlines the history of polytronics, how polymers conduct electricity by obeying Ohm's law, examples of polytronic applications like organic field-effect transistors, and the advantages of replacing silicon with conductive polymers. In conclusion, polytronics offers opportunities to reduce electronic waste and make products more accessible.

Uploaded by

Anjaneya Varma
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
278 views

Polytronics

This document discusses polytronics, which is an emerging field that uses conductive polymers in electronics instead of silicon. Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating subunits that can conduct electricity when combined with other substances. Polytronic devices could be cheaper to produce than silicon-based electronics and more flexible. The document outlines the history of polytronics, how polymers conduct electricity by obeying Ohm's law, examples of polytronic applications like organic field-effect transistors, and the advantages of replacing silicon with conductive polymers. In conclusion, polytronics offers opportunities to reduce electronic waste and make products more accessible.

Uploaded by

Anjaneya Varma
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 13

PRAGATI ENGINEERING

COLLEGE

POLYTRONICS
P.Anjaneya Varma
N.vivek Kumar
CONTENTS

 Introduction…
 What is polytronics…..
 What is a polymer…..
 Need of polytronics ….
 History of polytronics….
 How does a polymer conducts ….
 Applications….
 Example…
 Advantages….
 Conclusion….
INTRODUCTION

 With the invention…transistors …early half of the nineteenth century,


the field of electronics…innumerable changes…tremendous impact on
the life of the common man. Be it education, entertainment or
healthcare, there is possibly no field where electronics has not made an
impact.
 The entire concept of electronics is based…study of materials called
semi-conductors.
 Silicon is one such material…widely used…manufacture of electronic
circuits.
 However the use of silicon has various disadvantages…led researchers
and scientists all over the world…look for other alternatives.
 For long, it was believed plastics were materials with poor
conductivity.
 Researchers…proved that when plastics are combined with other
substances in proper chemical compositions they can behave as good
conductors of electricity.
WHAT IS POLYTRONICS ?

Polymer electronics
Influence of plastic in electronics

 All-new field in which plastics or ‘conjugated polymers’ are


exclusively used in the manufacture of electronic products.

 Emerging technology…focuses…development of electronic devices


incorporating ..electrically conductive and semi conductive organic
materials, especially organic polymers.

 Offers the prospect…advanced electronics platform using new


materials, processes & electronic devices.
WHAT IS A POLYMER

 (poly- ’many’) + (mer- ’parts’)

 Large molecule/macromolecule, composed…many repeated subunits.

 Because…broad range of properties both synthetic & natural polymers


play an essential and ubiquitous role…everyday life.

 Formed because…double and triple bonds between monomer to form a


rigid structure and unique chemical & physical characteristics.

 Organic polymers…chains of carbon atoms combined with hydrogen


atoms.

 It is a conjugated chain comprise…alternating single and double bonds


between the carbon atoms.
Why How
NEED OF POLYTRONICS…
When

The widespread use of silicon…electronic goods…large number of


disadvantages some are,
 Production of silicon embedded circuits involves a huge investment.
 These circuits also consume more power.
 Moreover since silicon chips are not flexible, the products, which..use,
are not easily portable.

By using polytronics these limitations can overcome.

 Polytronic devices…manufactured at a fraction of the cost involved in


making conventional chips.
 Also Polytronics seems to be the best answer to the growing menace of
electronic wastes.
HISTORY

 Hermann staudinger in the year 1920, was first to propose the concept,
the sense we use today
 It led to the Nobel prize in 1953 for his work which is at the base of all
science of macromolecules.
HOW DOES A POLYMER CONDUCT
…Working

 By simply obeying ohm’s law.


 Ohm’s law define conductivity in polymers & ceramics as Free flow of ions/e-s.
APPLICATIONS
EXAMPLE-OFET
 The basis…logic circuit is a transistor, which is the element that
controls electrical currents by turning on & off.
ADVANTAGES
CONCLUSION

 With efficient use and reuse…electronic


waste.

 Products are built…sub stream of the society,


to build a better society in which each and
every individual has access to the features
that it has to offer.

 In short…field that offers tremendous


opportunities for young and budding
engineers, field that is going to revolutionize
the way in which we live.

 I would again like to emphasize the fact that


Polytronics is the next BIG THING.
Thank you

You might also like