In this paper we present an introduction to conjugated polymers as materials with a set of promising properties for applications in organic light emitting diodes and in organic photodetectors. We start with a short description of the physical properties of conjugated polymers, emphasising its potential for device construction. The difficulties inherent to the construction of conjugated polymer-based devices are discussed and the problems that limit device efficiency are listed.
Organic light-emitting diodes; organic photodetectors; conjugated polymers
