Synthesis and application of silver and copper nanowires in high transparent solar cells

Yang, Jinpeng; Yu, Fayin; Chen, Anran; Zhao, Shuwen; Zhou, Yao; Zhang, Shusheng; Sun, Tao; Hu, Guangzhi

doi:10.1016/j.apmate.2022.100045

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“…So far, methods, such as templates ( e.g. inverse hexagonal surfactant phase template, 39 metal nanowire template, 40 and sacrifice template 41 ), surfactant and metal ion regulation, 42 and oriented attachment, have been developed for the synthesis of one-dimensional NWs. 43 Herein, for the practical use of catalysts, we adopted a fast reduction method by NaBH 4 , which has widely been used in constructing small nanoparticle.…”

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Small amounts of main group metal atoms matter: ultrathin Pd-based alloy nanowires enabling high activity and stability towards efficient oxygen reduction reaction and ethanol oxidation

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Small amounts of main group metal atoms matter: ultrathin Pd-based alloy nanowires enabling high activity and stability towards efficient oxygen reduction reaction and ethanol oxidation

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“…[ 17 ] For transparent and conductive electrodes (denoted as TCEs), the transmittance and sheet resistance are the pivotal parameters to target a maximization of device performance and application. [ 18 ] In general, it has been accepted that substitute TCEs of ITO must have a sheet resistance value of R S <100 Ω sq −1 , coupled with transmittance value of T > 90% in the visible range. But these values of R s and T may vary for different types of applications/devices.…”

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Advances in Silver Nanowires‐Based Composite Electrodes: Materials Processing, Fabrication, and Applications

Meena

Choi

Jung

et al. 2023

Adv Materials Technologies

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This article reviews the increasing need for innovative transparent and conductive electrodes (TCEs) for modern optoelectronics, flexible electronics, sensors, and biomedical devices as alternatives to brittle and scarce conventional indium tin oxide (ITO). Among the various TCE materials explored, silver nanowires (AgNWs) have emerged as a promising candidate to replace ITO, thanks to their remarkable properties. However, AgNW‐based TCEs can present limitations such as thermal instability, high contact resistance, increased surface roughness, and inadequate adhesion to substrates. Incorporating secondary conductive materials with AgNWs has proven effective in mitigating these challenges, leading to high‐performance composite electrodes. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in AgNW‐based composite TCEs for applications in optoelectronics, flexible electronics, sensors, and biomedical devices. It covers the materials and methodologies employed to construct high‐performance composite electrodes and present a comparative analysis of various composite TCEs in terms of their optical, electrical, and mechanical properties and performance in different electronic devices. The article also discusses recent breakthroughs in enhancing TCE stability, adhesion, and contact resistance reduction by employing additional materials such as graphene, conductive polymers, and metal oxide nanoparticles. The review addresses the challenges in the field of composite TCEs, proposes potential solutions, and highlights opportunities.

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“…Metallic nanowires, such as silver nanowires (AgNWs) and copper nanowires, − possess excellent electrical conductivity and have been extensively studied for their optical and photovoltaic applications. , By utilizing their efficient electron transfer along the axial direction, metallic nanowires have been incorporated into photovoltaics to reduce charge transport resistance, increase charge lifetime, and minimize charge recombination. − Among them, AgNW networks exhibit the highest ratio of direct-current conductivity to optical conductivity, making them promising candidates for transparent conductive films, potentially replacing indium tin oxide (ITO) films . AgNWs have indeed expanded their application field to encompass various flexible and wearable electronics, including optoelectronics, flexible fuel cells, stretchable and transparent supercapacitors, flexible sensors, air filters, and soft robotics.…”

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Fabrication of a Water-Stripped Free-Standing Silver Nanowire Network as the Top Electrode for Perovskite Solar Cells

Liu,

Zuo,

Wang

et al. 2023

ACS Appl. Nano Mater.

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Recently, there has been significant interest in inorganic–organic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) due to their excellent photovoltaic performance. However, the fabrication of PSCs’ top metallic electrodes using thermal evaporation in a vacuum atmosphere significantly increases the manufacturing cost and restricts large-scale production. In this study, we propose a water separation method for the fabrication of free-standing films of silver nanowires (AgNWs) that can be easily stripped by using water and laminated onto perovskite devices as top electrodes in an ambient atmosphere. The electrodes composed of long AgNWs exhibit superior electrical properties compared to those composed of shorter ones. We have identified that the reduced performance of PSCs with AgNW electrodes is mainly attributed to the high oxide content on the surface of AgNWs and the insufficient contact between the AgNW networks and hole transport layers. To resolve these issues, we employed sodium borohydride reduction and polyethoxysiloxane incorporation techniques. Through these treatments, PSCs with AgNW electrodes achieved a power conversion efficiency of 15.64%. This performance surpasses that reported in the literature for PSCs with AgNW electrodes, demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach.

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Synthesis and application of silver and copper nanowires in high transparent solar cells

Cited by 18 publications

References 111 publications

Small amounts of main group metal atoms matter: ultrathin Pd-based alloy nanowires enabling high activity and stability towards efficient oxygen reduction reaction and ethanol oxidation

Small amounts of main group metal atoms matter: ultrathin Pd-based alloy nanowires enabling high activity and stability towards efficient oxygen reduction reaction and ethanol oxidation

Advances in Silver Nanowires‐Based Composite Electrodes: Materials Processing, Fabrication, and Applications

Fabrication of a Water-Stripped Free-Standing Silver Nanowire Network as the Top Electrode for Perovskite Solar Cells

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