Scalable Solution-Processed Fabrication Approach for High-Performance Silver Nanowire/MXene Hybrid Transparent Conductive Films
The transparent conductive films (TCFs) based on silver nanowires are expected to be a next-generation electrode for flexible electronics. However, their defects such as easy oxidation and high junction resistance limit its wide application in practical situations. Herein, a method of coating Ti<...
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| author | Pengchang Wang Chi Zhang Majiaqi Wu Jianhua Zhang Xiao Ling Lianqiao Yang |
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| description | The transparent conductive films (TCFs) based on silver nanowires are expected to be a next-generation electrode for flexible electronics. However, their defects such as easy oxidation and high junction resistance limit its wide application in practical situations. Herein, a method of coating Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> with different sizes was proposed to prepare silver nanowire/MXene composite films. The solution-processed silver nanowire (AgNW) networks were patched and welded by capillary force effect through the double-coatings of small and large MXene nanosheets. The sheet resistance of the optimized AgNW/MXene TCFs was 15.1 Ω/sq, the optical transmittance at 550 nm was 89.3%, and the figure of merit value was 214.4. Moreover, the AgNW/MXene TCF showed higher stability at 1600 mechanical bending, annealing at 100 °C for 50 h, and exposure to ambient air for 40 days. These results indicate that the novel AgNW/MXene TCFs have a great potential for high-performance flexible optoelectronic devices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-807055f6e621457a88978d69f557e4c62023-11-21T20:43:40ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912021-05-01116136010.3390/nano11061360Scalable Solution-Processed Fabrication Approach for High-Performance Silver Nanowire/MXene Hybrid Transparent Conductive FilmsPengchang Wang0Chi Zhang1Majiaqi Wu2Jianhua Zhang3Xiao Ling4Lianqiao Yang5Key Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Yanchang Road 149, Shanghai 200072, ChinaKey Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Yanchang Road 149, Shanghai 200072, ChinaKey Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Yanchang Road 149, Shanghai 200072, ChinaKey Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Yanchang Road 149, Shanghai 200072, ChinaKey Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Yanchang Road 149, Shanghai 200072, ChinaKey Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Yanchang Road 149, Shanghai 200072, ChinaThe transparent conductive films (TCFs) based on silver nanowires are expected to be a next-generation electrode for flexible electronics. However, their defects such as easy oxidation and high junction resistance limit its wide application in practical situations. Herein, a method of coating Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> with different sizes was proposed to prepare silver nanowire/MXene composite films. The solution-processed silver nanowire (AgNW) networks were patched and welded by capillary force effect through the double-coatings of small and large MXene nanosheets. The sheet resistance of the optimized AgNW/MXene TCFs was 15.1 Ω/sq, the optical transmittance at 550 nm was 89.3%, and the figure of merit value was 214.4. Moreover, the AgNW/MXene TCF showed higher stability at 1600 mechanical bending, annealing at 100 °C for 50 h, and exposure to ambient air for 40 days. These results indicate that the novel AgNW/MXene TCFs have a great potential for high-performance flexible optoelectronic devices.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/6/1360silver nanowireTi<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXenepatchsolution-processedtransparent conductive film |
| spellingShingle | Pengchang Wang Chi Zhang Majiaqi Wu Jianhua Zhang Xiao Ling Lianqiao Yang Scalable Solution-Processed Fabrication Approach for High-Performance Silver Nanowire/MXene Hybrid Transparent Conductive Films Nanomaterials silver nanowire Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXene patch solution-processed transparent conductive film |
| title | Scalable Solution-Processed Fabrication Approach for High-Performance Silver Nanowire/MXene Hybrid Transparent Conductive Films |
| title_full | Scalable Solution-Processed Fabrication Approach for High-Performance Silver Nanowire/MXene Hybrid Transparent Conductive Films |
| title_fullStr | Scalable Solution-Processed Fabrication Approach for High-Performance Silver Nanowire/MXene Hybrid Transparent Conductive Films |
| title_full_unstemmed | Scalable Solution-Processed Fabrication Approach for High-Performance Silver Nanowire/MXene Hybrid Transparent Conductive Films |
| title_short | Scalable Solution-Processed Fabrication Approach for High-Performance Silver Nanowire/MXene Hybrid Transparent Conductive Films |
| title_sort | scalable solution processed fabrication approach for high performance silver nanowire mxene hybrid transparent conductive films |
| topic | silver nanowire Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXene patch solution-processed transparent conductive film |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/6/1360 |
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