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Transparent Conductive Three-Layered Composite Films Based on Carbon Nanotubes with Improved Mechanical Stability

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 February 2014

Hans-Christoph Schwarz ,
Andreas M. Schneider ,
Stephen Klimke ,
Bibin T. Anto ,
Stefanie Eiden  and
Peter Behrens
Hans-Christoph Schwarz
Affiliation:
Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 9 30167 Hannover, Germany
Andreas M. Schneider
Affiliation:
Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 9 30167 Hannover, Germany
Stephen Klimke
Affiliation:
Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 9 30167 Hannover, Germany
Bibin T. Anto
Affiliation:
Bayer Technology Services GmbH, 51368 Leverkusen, Germany
Stefanie Eiden
Affiliation:
Bayer Technology Services GmbH, 51368 Leverkusen, Germany
Peter Behrens
Affiliation:
Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 9 30167 Hannover, Germany
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Abstract

A layered composite coating material with favorable properties for application as a transparent conductor is presented. It is composed of layers of three nanoscopic materials, namely zinc oxide nanoparticles, single wall nanotubes, and graphene oxide nanosheets. The electrically conducting layer consists of single wall nanotubes (SWNTs). The layer of zinc oxide nanoparticles acts as a primer. It increases the adhesion and the stability of the films against mechanical stresses. The top layer of graphene oxide enhances the conductivity of such coatings. Such three-layer composite coatings show better conductivity (without compromising transparency) and improved mechanical stability compared to pure SWNT films. The processes used in the preparation of such coatings are easily scalable.

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Ccoatingnanoscale
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1659: Symposium SS/XX – Micro- and Nanoscale Systems – Novel Materials, Structures and Devices , 2014 , pp. 213 - 218
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2014 

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