The Synthesis and Coating of Long, Thin Copper Nanowires to Make Flexible, Transparent Conducting Films on Plastic Substrates

Advanced MaterialsVolume 23, Issue 41 p. 4798-4803 Communication The Synthesis and Coating of Long, Thin Copper Nanowires to Make Flexible, Transparent Conducting Films on Plastic Substrates Aaron R. Rathmell, Aaron R. Rathmell Department of Chemistry, Duke University, 124 Science Drive, Box 90354, Durham, NC 27708, USASearch for more papers by this authorBenjamin J. Wiley, Corresponding Author Benjamin J. Wiley [email protected] Department of Chemistry, Duke University, 124 Science Drive, Box 90354, Durham, NC 27708, USADepartment of Chemistry, Duke University, 124 Science Drive, Box 90354, Durham, NC 27708, USA.Search for more papers by this author Aaron R. Rathmell, Aaron R. Rathmell Department of Chemistry, Duke University, 124 Science Drive, Box 90354, Durham, NC 27708, USASearch for more papers by this authorBenjamin J. Wiley, Corresponding Author Benjamin J. Wiley [email protected] Department of Chemistry, Duke University, 124 Science Drive, Box 90354, Durham, NC 27708, USADepartment of Chemistry, Duke University, 124 Science Drive, Box 90354, Durham, NC 27708, USA.Search for more papers by this author First published: 23 September 2011 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201102284Citations: 456Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Graphical Abstract Solution-processable transparent electrodes will facilitate the high-throughput production of low-cost photovoltaics. Copper nanowires are coated from solution onto plastic substrates to create high-performance, transparent conducting films that are highly flexible, stable in air, and can carry large currents. Citing Literature Supporting Information Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Filename Description adma_201102284_sm_suppl.pdf578.9 KB suppl Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. Volume23, Issue41November 2, 2011Pages 4798-4803 RelatedInformation