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The article reports on the growth concerning the utilization of organic electronics worldwide. It reveals that organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) are the common form of organic electronics which are comprised of polymers that serve as semiconductors to power several devices. It states the organic electronics have been used in the development of devices for medical applications, such as light plaster for the treatment of skin cancer; printing integrated circuits and polymer circuits. It states that organic devices have been found to be made available in reduced cost and show enhanced performance.

The article provides information on a silicon-based electronic polymer for the heart that could help monitor heartbeat and alert when medical attention is needed, which was presented during a meeting of the American Chemical Society in Indianapolis, Indiana in September 2013.

Presents information on thienothiophene co-polymer, an organic polymer developed by scientists from Merck, Great Britain and universities in the U.S. Benefits of using thienothiophene co-polymer in electronic applications; Difference of the thienothiophene co-polymer from amorphous silicon.