Recent progresses in carbon nanotube-based flexible transparent conducting film

Hong Zhang Geng, Ki Kang Kim, Young Hee Lee

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Abstract

Flexible transparent conducting films (TCFs) were fabricated on a PET substrate by various methods using carbon nanotubes dispersed in organic or water-based solution. Thin multi-walled carbon nanotubes, double-walled carbon nanotubes, and single-walled carbon nanotubes were used to compare the performance for TCFs. Optimal design rules for types of nanotubes, surfactants, the degree of dispersion, and film preparation methods were discussed. The TCFs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, TGA, Raman, optical absorption spectra, and sheet resistance. The dispersion of CNTs in water and in bisolvent has been tried. A simple acid treatment on the TCF film increased the conductivity by about four times. Doping and functionalization techniques will be further introduced to improve the conductivity of the film.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCarbon Nanotubes and Associated Devices
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventCarbon Nanotubes and Associated Devices - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 10 Aug 200812 Aug 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7037
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceCarbon Nanotubes and Associated Devices
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period10/08/0812/08/08

Keywords

  • Acid treatment
  • Carbon nanotube
  • Dispersion
  • Sheet resistance
  • Transmittance
  • Transparent conducting films

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