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Nature 421, 800-801 (20 February 2003) | doi:10.1038/421800a

Open Innovation Challenges

Electronics: Polymers light the way

Andrew Holmes

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Using the methods of polymer deposition that are employed in making integrated circuits, light-emitting polymers can be patterned for application in flat-screen, full-colour displays.

Liquid-crystal devices dominate the market for the flat-panel displays used in laptops, personal organizers and mobile telephones. They have their drawbacks, however, and light-emitting polymers are showing great promise as a complementary technology.