Light‐emitting devices for wearable flexible displays

Light-emitting devices have potential applications in functional and ‘intelligent’ textiles and clothing. Much research work has been conducted on electroluminescent devices based on small organic molecules and polymers due to their potential application in new generation displays. An overview is presented of progress in the development of organic and polymer light-emitting devices. The fabrication processes, materials and methods of improving their performance are reviewed. Attention is given to the potential application of flexible displays and the patterning method for producing a full colour display. Analytical methods are also discussed.