Conductive Metal Networks Including Metal Nanowires and Metal Nanoparticles and Methods of Fabricating the Same

摘要

Methods for the fabrication of transparent conductive metal nanowire networks are provided, as well as metal nanowire networks fabricated by such methods. A metal nanowire network can be immersed in a solution and illuminated for a duration of time. Selective nucleation and growth of metal nanoparticles can be induced at the junctions between metal nanowires.

主权项

1. A method of fabricating a conductive metal nanowire network, the method comprising:
forming a transparent metal nanowire network comprising a plurality of metal nanowires and a plurality of junctions where metal nanowires meet; immersing the network in a reaction solution; illuminating the immersed network with light for a duration of time sufficient for selective growth of metal nanoparticles at at least a portion of the junctions; removing the network from the reaction solution; and drying the network.