Bioinspired High‐Adhesion Metallic Networks as Flexible Transparent Conductors. Issue 8 (29th April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dong, Guanping; Liu, Sai; Pan, Minqiang; Zhou, Guofu; Liu, Jun‐Ming; Kempa, Krzysztof; Gao, Jinwei
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials technologies. Volume 4:Issue 8(2019)
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• Publication Date: 2019-04-29
• Subjects: bioinspired structures -- high adhesion -- metallic network -- transparent conductive electrode; Materials science -- Periodicals; Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Materials science; Technological innovations; Periodicals; 620.1105
• DOI: 10.1002/admt.201900056
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2365-709X

Abstract

Abstract: While metallic networks, proposed recently as a replacement for transparent conducting oxides, show superior optoelectronic performance and mechanical flexibility, their adhesion to flexible substrates remains a problem. In this work, a high adhesion metallic network inspired by the ground‐gripping functionality of bamboo roots is developed. This network shows not only excellent optoelectronic performance but also superb adhesion to flexible substrates could be beneficial for flexible electronics. Abstract : Inspired by the ground‐gripping functionality of bamboo roots, a high adhesion metallic network coated with root‐mimicking dendritic nanowires is developed. This network shows not only good optoelectronic performance (≈85% transparency and ≈1.5 Ω sq −1 sheet resistance), but also excellent adhesion to flexible substrates, and the enhanced haze, making this network applicable to high efficient and stable photovoltaic devices.