Line patterning of conducting polymers : New horizons for inexpensive, disposable electronic devices

A novel method for the preparation of patterns from conducting and non-conducting polymers on plastic/paper substrates is presented. This method, Line Patterning (LP), does not involve printing of the polymers and incorporates mostly standard office equipment, e.g. an office type laser printer. It is rapid and inexpensive. Electronic components, e.g. a liquid crystal display and a push-button assembly are presented.