Optical properties of flexible ceramic films

Abstract

Flexible ceramic films have grabbed the attention of the scientific fraternity for next-generation optoelectronic and optical devices because of their superior mechanical, electrical, and optical properties. Therefore, knowledge regarding the optical properties of flexible materials is crucial for developing various devices such as transparent flexible electronics, chromic devices, sensors, protective coatings, etc. In this chapter, first, we briefly discuss the optical parameters such as transmittance, photoluminescence and refractive index, and the flexible nature of different ceramic films. Further, we discuss the optical applications of flexible ceramic films such as photodetectors, photovoltaic devices, optical memories, optical thermometry, etc., in detail. Highly transparent and flexible ceramic thin films that are promising candidates for the development of future smart, as well as portable technologies, are also discussed.