Durable transparent conductors on polymeric substrates

摘要

A method of preparing a transparent conductor (100) for application on a polymeric substrate is described. The method includes introducing (12) a functional group onto a surface (104) of the conductor to form a modified conductor, and mixing (14) the modified conductor with a dispersant at slightly elevated temperatures to form a conductive material composition. The dispersant is at least bifunctional. The conductive material composition may then be applied to the polymeric substrate. The dispersant acts as a linker, bonding the transparent conductor and polymeric substrate such that they are fully integrated.