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Copper Nanowire Dispersion through an Electrostatic Dispersion Mechanism for High-Performance Flexible Transparent Conducting Films and Optoelectronic Devices
摘要： Highly dispersed copper nanowire (CuNW) is an essential prerequisite for its practical application in various electronic devices. At present, the dispersion of CuNW is almost realized through the steric hindrance effect of polymers. However, the high post-treatment temperature of polymers makes this dispersion mechanism impractical for many actual applications. Here, after investigating the relationships between the electrostatic dispersion force and influence factors, an electrostatic dispersion mechanism is refined by us. Under the guidance of this mechanism, high dispersion of CuNW and a record low post-treatment temperature (80 ℃ ) are realized simultaneously. The high dispersity endows CuNW with good stability (–45.66 mV) in water-based ink, high uniformity (65.7 ± 2.5 Ω sq-1) in the prepared transparent conducting film (TCF) (23 cm × 23 cm) and industrial film-preparation process which are the issues that hinder the widespread application of CuNW-based TCF at present. The low post-treatment temperature makes CuNW possible for applying on any substrate. In addition, the charge modifier, 2-mercaptoethanol, enables CuNW to resist oxidation well. Finally, flexible optoelectronic devices employing the CuNW film as the electrode are fabricated and show efficiencies comparable to those of optoelectronic devices on ITO/glass.
关键词： copper nanowires,flexible optoelectronic devices,electrostatic dispersion mechanism,transparent conducting films,post-treatment temperatures
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Using a nanosecond laser to pattern copper nanowire-based flexible electrodes: From simulation to practical application
摘要： Copper nanowire (Cu NW) electrodes have shown promise for use in next-generation transparent conducting films due to their high electrical conductivity, low-cost solution-based synthesis processes, and high transmittance properties. Recently, the use of lasers for the modification of nanostructures has received considerable attention. Despite the advantages of laser machining such as producing any shape in an accurate, time-saving, non-contact process, the laser patterning of Cu NW electrodes has not been extensively studied, particularly the heat effect of the laser irradiation process on the flexible substrate. In this report, we present experimental and computational results of a selective and direct patterning process by using nanosecond pulsed laser irradiation. The experimental and simulation results were used to optimize the laser ablation parameters for the patterning process of the ultra-long Cu NW transparent electrodes so as to not damage the flexible substrates. Finally, a bifunctional flexible smart-window was fabricated to demonstrate a practical application of the laser-patterned Cu NW electrodes.
关键词： Copper nanowires,Laser patterning,Flexible substrate,Nanosecond pulsed laser,Flexible smart-window
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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Femtosecond laser-induced non-thermal welding for a single Cu nanowire glucose sensor
摘要： Copper nanowires (CuNWs) are a key building block to facilitate carrier conduction across a broad range of nanodevices. For integration into nanoscale devices, manipulation and welding of these nanowires need to be overcome. Based on high energy density laser processing investigation, we report on innovative welding of single CuNWs to a silver film using a tightly focused laser beam combined with manipulation of CuNWs through the dielectrophoresis (DEP) method. Two types of lasers, femtosecond (FS) and continuous-wave (CW), were employed to analyze, improve, and control Cu-NW melting characteristics under high energy density irradiation. The FS laser welding of CuNWs resulted in a metallic joint with a low contact resistance suitable for functional electronic nanodevices. Computational simulations using the 1-D heat diffusion equation and finite difference method (FDM) were performed to gain an insight into metal–laser interactions for high performance welded contact development. Simulation studies on lasers established contrasting melting behavior of metal under laser irradiation. The device feasibility of CuNW based welded contacts was evaluated in terms of the electrical performance of a glucose sensor. It was possible to sense glucose concentration down to 10?6 M, demonstrating a path towards integration of CuNWs into wearable, flexible nanoelectronic devices.
关键词： glucose sensor,femtosecond laser,Copper nanowires,laser welding,dielectrophoresis,nanoelectronics,continuous-wave laser
更新于2025-09-23 15:19:57
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Enhanced Emission of Deep Ultraviolet Light-Emitting Diodes Through Using Work Function Tunable Cu Nanowires as Top Transparent Electrode
摘要： Deep ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (DUV LEDs) (< 280 nm) have been important light sources for broad applications in, e.g., sterilization, purification, high-density storage and etc. However, the lack of excellent transparent electrodes in DUV region remains a challenging issue. Here, we demonstrate an architectural engineering scheme to flexibly tune the work function of Cu@shell nanowires (NWs) as top transparent electrodes in DUV LEDs. By fast encapsulation of shell metals on Cu NWs and shift of electron binding energy, the electronic work function could be widely tailored down to 4.37 eV and up to 5.73 eV. It is revealed that the high work function of Cu@Ni and Cu@Pt NWs could overcome the interfacial barrier to p-AlGaN and achieve direct ohmic contact with high transparency (91%) in 200 ~ 400 nm. Completely transparent DUV LED chips are fabricated and successfully lighted with sharp top emission (wall-plug efficiency reaches 3 %) under a turn-on voltage of 6.4 V. This architectural strategy is of importance in providing highly transparent ohmic electrodes for optoelectronic devices in broad wavelength regions.
关键词： copper nanowires,transparent electrodes,light-emitting diodes,Deep ultraviolet,work function
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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Synthesis of copper oxide nanowires with an emphasis on analyzing the effect of oxidation time on the growth of nanowires
摘要： Copper nanowires offers a wide variety of applications in domains like electronics, energy harvesting and heat transfer. Here, spherical copper has been thermally oxidized to produce nano-wired particles. The length and diameter of these CuO nanowires are in the range of approximately 3–15 μm and 100–300 nm respectively. SEM images of the oxidized copper particles were examined to understand the effect of oxidation time on the length and population density of the nanowire. Oxidation times were set from 15 min to 4 h. We report a direct relation between oxidation time and the population density of the nanowires. An increase in length of the wires was observed up to an oxidation time of 3 h, however, further increase in oxidation time did not signi?cantly contribute to an increased length of nanowires. XRD and TGA was performed to identify the phases of CuO and oxidation rate of Cu respectively.
关键词： thermal oxidation,copper nanowires,metal oxides,copper oxide nanowires
更新于2025-09-09 09:28:46
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Study on the Oxidation of Copper Nanowire Network Electrodes for Skin Mounttable Flexible, Stretchable and Wearable Electronics Applications
摘要： Copper nanowires (Cu NWs) are suitable material as an electrode for flexible, stretchable and wearable devices due to their excellent mechanical properties, high transparency, good conductivity, and low cost, but oxidation problem limits their practical use and application. In order to use Cu NWs as an electrode for advanced flexible, stretchable and wearable devices attached directly to the skin, the influence of the body temperature on the oxidation of Cu NWs needs to be investigated. In this paper, the oxidation behavior of Cu NWs at high temperature (more than 80 °C) as well as body temperature is studied which has been remained largely questionable to date, and an effective encapsulation method is proposed to prevent the oxidation of Cu NWs electrode in the range of body temperatures.
关键词： Copper nanowires,x-ray diffraction,encapsulation,oxidation,wearable electronics
更新于2025-09-09 09:28:46