Carbon nanotube based transparent conductive films: progress, challenges, and perspectives

• Published in: Science and technology of advanced materials Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 493 - 516
• Main Authors: Zhou, Ying, Azumi, Reiko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Taylor & Francis 01.01.2016; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: 104 Carbon and related materials; 40 Optical, magnetic and electronic device materials; Alternative technology; Carbon nanotube; Carbon nanotubes; Conductivity; doping; Focus issue on Advanced nanoprocessing and applications in sensorics; Indium tin oxides; Industrial applications; Optoelectronics; organic photovoltaics; Production costs; sensing devices; transparent conductive film; Carbon nanotube; transparent conductive film; 40 Optical, magnetic and electronic device materials; sensing devices; organic photovoltaics; doping; 104 Carbon and related materials

Developments in the manufacturing technology of low-cost, high-quality carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are leading to increased industrial applications for this remarkable material. One of the most promising applications, CNT based transparent conductive films (TCFs), are an alternative technology in future...