Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Minh Nhut Le, Kang-Jun Baeg, Kyung-Tae Kim, Seung-Han Kang, Byung Doo Choi, Chan-Yong Park, Seong-Pil Jeon, Sol Lee, Jeong-Wan Jo, Seonhyoung Kim, Jun-Gu Park, Dongil Ho, Jongin Hong, Miso Kim, Han-Ki Kim, Choongik Kim, Kwanpyo Kim, Yong-Hoon Kim, Sung Kyu Park, Myung-Gil Kim
Summary: Stress-diffusive organic-inorganic hybrid superlattice nanostructures have been developed to overcome the mechanical limitations of metal oxides in flexible electronic applications, providing high electrical conductivity and mechanical stability.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Sreepriya Muraleedharan, Anuradha M. Ashok
Summary: ASnO(3) nanostructured thin films were grown on corning glass substrates without seed layer via hydrothermal route. The films exhibited high crystallinity and uniform deposition, with promising optical and electrical properties for optoelectronic applications. The materials are cost-effective, non-toxic, and deposited using a simple chemical solution deposition method.
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yoo Lim Cha, Jeong-Hye Jo, Dong-Joo Kim, Sun Hee Kim
Summary: A colloidal Sn-doped In2O3 (ITO) ink with silver (Ag) introduced was prepared for transparent conductive electrodes. By controlling the weight ratio of ITO and Ag nanoparticles, the ITO@Ag colloid ink was fabricated, showing a flattened and smooth surface due to the metallic silver filling the gap between the nano-particles. The inclusion of silver significantly reduced the resistivity and the films exhibited good optical transparency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuandi He, Renhuai Wei, Chen Zhou, Wangping Cheng, Xin Ding, Cheng Shao, Ling Hu, Wenhai Song, Xuebin Zhu, Yuping Sun
Summary: It was found that using a precursor solution with a lower metal cation concentration can lead to BLSO thin films with denser microstructures, lower resistivity, higher optical transmittance, and good thermal stability. The highest room-temperature carrier mobility of 53 cm(2) V-1 s(-1) was achieved among all solution-processed donor-doped BaSnO3 thin films. The proposed microstructural engineering offers a sensible and feasible avenue to optimize the optoelectronic performance of transparent conducting thin films.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pamela Machado, Roger Guzman, Ramon J. . Morera, Jordi Alcala, Anna Palau, Wu Zhou, Mariona Coll
Summary: The need for highly performant and stable p-type transparent electrodes based on abundant metals is driving research on perovskite oxide thin films. Cost-efficient and scalable solution-based techniques are being explored to prepare these materials and extract their full potential.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Refik Arat, Guobin Jia, Jan Dellith, Andrea Dellith, Jonathan Plentz
Summary: Transparent conductive hybrid thin films based on silver nanowires, zinc oxide, and graphene were prepared using solution processing methods. The films were characterized by XRD, SEM, conductivity measurement, and stability analysis, showing that graphene flakes coating improved the conductivity and stability of the hybrid films.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Sunjie Hu, Meng Xu, Cong Peng, Longlong Chen, Hai Liu, Xifeng Li
Summary: Top-gate structured W: F co-doped Zn-Sn-O (ZTO) thin-film transistors (TFTs) with excellent stability were prepared by the solution process. Compared with undoped ZTO TFT, the W: F co-doped ZTO TFTs showed an increased mobility from 1.87 to 3.14 cm(2) V-1 s(-1) and a decreased subthreshold swing from 0.192 to 0.157 V/dec. The enhanced stability of W: F co-doped ZTO TFTs was attributed to the effective suppression of defect states in ZTO films by W: F co-doping.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mathieu Mirjolet, Mikko Kataja, Tommi K. Hakala, Philipp Komissinskiy, Lambert Alff, Gervasi Herranz, Josep Fontcuberta
Summary: Transparent and metallic oxides based on 3d and 4d metals show promising potential for plasmonics research. By studying SrNbO3 and SrVO3 thin films, researchers have identified new opportunities for engineering plasmons, such as achieving plasmon resonance through oblique light incidence and exploiting charge density gradients on film surfaces.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Beyza Tonbul, Hilal Aybike Can, Tayfur Ozturk, Hasan Akyildiz
Summary: The study aimed to tailor the properties of AZO thin films for transparent heater applications, investigating the effects of various parameters on the microstructure, electrical, optical properties, and heating/deicing behaviors of the films. The optimized heater showed good sheet resistance and transmittance, with a maximum achievable surface temperature of 76 degrees C and efficient ice/water removal. The AZO heater exhibited high thermal resistance and stable and reversible heating behavior.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daniil A. Ilatovskii, Evgeniia P. Gilshtein, Olga E. Glukhova, Albert G. Nasibulin
Summary: This article analyzes the latest research achievements in the optoelectronic performance of transparent conducting films (TCFs) based on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), and briefly reviews various methods for evaluating the performance of transparent electrodes. The article also describes a roadmap for further research and development of transparent conductors using rational design.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Li Zhang, Chen Zhou, Renhuai Wei, Xiaotian Kong, Xuebin Zhu
Summary: In this study, LaRh1-xNixO3 (x = 0, 0.05, 0.1) thin films were deposited by chemical solution deposition. The results showed that Ni doping can enhance the conductivity of the films, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seung Hwae Heo, Hosun Shin, Jae Sung Son
Summary: This paper reviews the recent progress in solution-processed inorganic thermoelectric thin films, including the synthesis of ink solutions, fabrication of thin films, and thermoelectric performance of materials and devices.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seong Hoon Yu, Syed Zahid Hassan, Chan So, Mingyun Kang, Dae Sung Chung
Summary: Recent improvements in solution-processed semiconductor materials and optoelectronic devices have led to a growing interest in diversifying and advancing their functionality. This review focuses on the embedding of molecular switches in semiconductors, which can transition between different isomers upon light stimuli, allowing for multifunctionality in optoelectronic devices. The review classifies the mechanisms of each optoelectronic transition driven by molecular switches, regardless of the type of semiconductor material or switch. It also discusses the basic characteristics of molecular switches and the persistent technical and scientific issues associated with each mechanism.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Juanyong Wan, Yonggao Xia, Junfeng Fang, Zhiguo Zhang, Bingang Xu, Jinzhao Wang, Ling Ai, Weijie Song, Kwun Nam Hui, Xi Fan, Yongfang Li
Summary: The PEDOT:PSS flexible electrodes treated with CF3SO3H showed high electrical characteristics and stability, contributing to a suitable work function and an enhanced carrier extraction. The flexible organic solar cells achieved a record-high efficiency of 16.61%, along with high flexibility and good thermal stability, proving to be a promising solution for commercialization.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amit Kumar, Muhammad Omar Shaikh, Cheng-Hsin Chuang
Summary: The synthesis methods of silver nanowires and their application in transparent conducting electrodes are reviewed in detail, including various synthesis protocols and deposition techniques. Additionally, treatments for enhancing their optoelectronic properties are also discussed.