Ultraflexible Transparent Bio ‐Based Polymer Conductive Films Based on Ag Nanowires

Flexible transparent conductive films (TCFs) based on silver nanowires and bio ‐based poly(ethylene‐co‐1,4‐cyclohexanedimethylene 2,5‐furandicarboxylate)s with a low sheet resistance (23.8 Ω sq−1 at 84.6% transmittance) and superior mechanical properties are fabricated. The relationship between the mechanism behind the bending behavior and the electrical properties, which is important for improving the mechanical stability of flexible TCFs, is explored. AbstractThe unstable mechanical properties of flexible transparent conductive films (TCFs) make it difficult for them to meet the requirements for displays or wearable devices. Here, the relationship between the mechanism behind the bending behavior and the electrical properties, which is important for improving the mechanical stability of flexible TCFs, is explored. Flexible TCFs are reported based on silver nanowires (AgNWs) and bio ‐based poly(ethylene‐co‐1,4‐cyclohexanedimethylene 2,5‐furandicarboxylate)s (PECFs), with a low sheet resistance (23.8 Ω sq−1 at 84.6% transmittance) and superior mechanical properties. The electrical properties of the AgNW/PECFs composite film show almost no change after bending for 2000 times.

Source: Small - April 22, 2019 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Wei Xu, Lu Zhong, Feng Xu, Weijie Song, Jinggang Wang, Jin Zhu, ShuLei Chou Tags: Communication Source Type: research