MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611077122 A) filed by Dr. Arun Kumar Mishra; Dr. M. Chandrarekha; Dr. P. Rajalakshmi; Dr. R. Shenbagavalli; Dr. C. Jeevarathinam; and Mrs. C. Rama Devi on June 22, 2026, for Nanostructured Polymer Matrices For Directed Crystal Growth In Organic Electronics.
Inventors include Dr. Arun Kumar Mishra; Dr. M. Chandrarekha; Dr. P. Rajalakshmi; Dr. R. Shenbagavalli; Dr. C. Jeevarathinam; and Mrs. C. Rama Devi.
The application for the patent was published on August 07, 2026, under issue no. 32/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses a nanostructured polymer matrix system for directed crystal growth in organic electronics, designed to enhance the structural and electrical properties of organic semiconductor materials. The system comprises a polymer substrate having engineered nanoscale surface features, a surface functionalization module, an organic semiconductor deposition module, a crystal growth control module, a real-time monitoring module, and a data optimization unit. The nanostructured polymer matrix includes nanoscale grooves, channels, pillars, cavities, ridges, or combinations thereof that act as templates for controlled nucleation and directional crystal propagation. Surface functionalization techniques are employed to regulate intermolecular interactions and promote uniform crystal formation. During semiconductor deposition, the nanoscale structures guide molecular organization and crystal alignment, resulting in highly ordered crystalline domains with reduced grain boundaries and defect density. The crystal growth control module regulates parameters including temperature, humidity, solvent evaporation rate, deposition speed, and annealing conditions to achieve reproducible crystal growth. The resulting organic semiconductor layer exhibits improved molecular ordering, enhanced charge carrier mobility, increased electrical conductivity, and superior operational stability. The invention is applicable to organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic photovoltaic devices (OPVs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), flexible electronics, wearable devices, printed electronic circuits, and advanced sensing platforms. The proposed system provides a scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable solution for producing high-performance organic electronic devices through controlled crystal growth and optimized semiconductor morphology.
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