Solution processed highly conductive transparent electrodes

Abstract

We have successfully demonstrated highly transparent and conductive, antimony doped tin oxide (ATO) films based on a fabrication process using the sol-gel method. Three distinctive advancements have been accomplished: (1) solution-processed ATO films for low-cost, wide range applications; (2) highly transparent films of more than 95% transmittance in the visible light spectrum; and (3) high conductivity of over 20,000S/m. As such, this process opens up a new class of micro/nano fabrication process for making transparent and conductive electrodes in various systems, such as transparent electronics and displays.