Transparent, electrically conductive network of encapsulated silver nanowires
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 11:30
in Physics & Chemistry
A transparent electrode with high electrical conductivity has been developed for solar cells and other optoelectronic components -- that uses minimal amounts of material. It consists of a random network of silver nanowires that is coated with aluminium-doped zinc oxide. The novel electrode requires about 70 times less silver than conventional silver grid electrodes, but possesses comparable electrical conductivity.