Investigation of ZnO buffer for the optical and electrical characteristics of polymer/carbon nanotube composite sol deposited on flexible substrates

Bo Yuan Su, Meng Chun Chen, Sheng Yuan Chu, Yung Der Juang

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Abstract

In this paper, the carbon nanotube was well dispersed into the poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT-PSS) solution with a best concentration of 4 mg/ml. The prepared sol was spun on poly(ether sulfone) (PES) substrates, showing sheet resistance as low as 19.8 Ω/sq and the high average transmittance over 90%. The change in optical and electrical properties due to poly(ether sulfone) (PES) substrate was investigated to understand the failure mechanisms. For realizing the bending effect on electrical performance, the pre-deposited ZnO buffer was introduced to improve the deterioration during the repeated bending test. The composite polymer enhanced the electrical conductivity with less detrimental effect on the optical transparency, which suggests the potential transparent conductive films for use in developing optical and electrical device.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMulti-Functional Materials and Structures IV
Pages526-529
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event4th International Conference on Multi-Functional Materials and Structures, MFMS 2013 - Sathorn-Taksin, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 2013 Jul 142013 Jul 17

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume747
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Other

Other4th International Conference on Multi-Functional Materials and Structures, MFMS 2013
Country/TerritoryThailand
CitySathorn-Taksin, Bangkok
Period13-07-1413-07-17

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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