Ionic Carriers in Organic Electronics — Lean of the ion

Ionic functionalization influences many of the key properties of conductive polymers through its impacts on molecular order, the injection and transport of charge, optical excitations, and interactions with other molecules. Consequently, it is an important tool in the development of electronic and photonic devices based on conductive polymers. We have considered that to devote exclusively to the iontronics in organic electronic materials seems timely. Therefore, this report reviews the scientific understanding and important scientific discoveries made on the electrochemistry of conductive polymers based on our experience. A paradigm shift which is called organic electronics or printed electronics is finally more likely.