Natural dielectrics for organic field effect transistors: a study on resins derived from larch, spruce and Atlas cedar Pinaceae trees

Three Pinaceae resins originating from trees of high industrial significance—European larch, European spruce, and Atlas cedar—were examined in this work. These resins exhibited ease of processing using ethyl alcohol solutions, exceptional film formation, and great dielectric qualities with measured breakdown fields in the range of 5-7.3 MV cm−1. Because their film surface was essentially trap-free, it was possible to fabricate organic field effect transistors that are hysteresis-free and have outstanding stability under 12-hour bias stress at working voltages below 10 V, with current retention approaching 90% of the original value and transfer curve recovery occurring within 90 minutes. These environmentally friendly materials, which are freely available, are a great option for applications aiming to produce sustainable electronics.