Abstract
We demonstrate the use of supersonic spraying for the deposition of silver nanowires (AgNWs) on a flexible polyimide (PI) substrate for the formation of transparent and conducting films (TCF) as an alternative to nonflexible ITO (indium tin oxide). The self-fused intersections of the NWs resulted in films with a low sheet resistance (Rs = 31 Ω/sq) and fairly high transmittance (Tr = 92%) on a glass substrate. The effect of the impact speed of the supersonically sprayed AgNWs on the opto-electric properties of the flexible TCF was evaluated by varying the spray coating conditions. The fabricated films were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, atomic force microscopy, ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. Finally, cyclic bending tests were performed on the PI/AgNW films as well as PI/ZnO/indium tin oxide/AgNW films, and the changes in their electrical properties with bending were compared.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 653-659 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Alloys and Compounds |
| Volume | 739 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2018 Mar 30 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2017 Elsevier B.V.
Keywords
- Flexible substrate
- Self-fusion
- Silver nanowires
- Supersonic spray
- Transparent conducting film
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry