This study developed conductive inks composed of carbon black (CB) and silver nanowires (Ag NWs) for cost-effective screen-printing on fabrics. The Ag NW density within the CB matrix was precisely controlled, achieving tunable electrical conductivity with minimal Ag NW usage. The resulting inks were successfully patterned into shapes such as square grids and circles on textile surfaces, demonstrating excellent conductivity and fidelity. Adding 19.9 wt% Ag NWs reduced sheet resistance by ~92% compared to CB-only inks, highlighting the effectiveness and potential of this hybrid approach for cost-effective, high-performance textile-based electronics. The one-dimensional morphology of Ag NWs facilitated the formation of conductive percolation networks, creating efficient electron pathways within the CB matrix even at low loadings. This work advances the field of CB-based conductive inks and provides a scalable and practical method for producing functional, patterned electronic textiles.

This study investigates the performance characteristics of electrodeposited (ED) silver nanowires (AgNWs) networks as transparent conducting electrodes (TCEs) considering Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) thin-film solar cells. The electrodeposition process uniformly deposits silver onto a network of spin-coated AgNWs, resulting in the enlargement of individual nanowire diameters and the formation of stronger interconnections between the AgNWs. This structural enhancement significantly improves both the electrical conductivity and thermal stability of the ED AgNW networks, making them more efficient and robust for practical applications in solar cells. The study comprehensively examines the optoelectronic properties of the ED AgNW networks, encompassing total and specular transmittance, transmission haze values, and sheet resistance, with varying durations of silver electrodeposition. Additionally, this study presents the current density (J)-voltage (V) characteristics of CIGS thin-film solar cells employing the ED AgNW TCEs, revealing how electrodeposition duration impacts overall device performance. These findings offer valuable insights for optimizing TCEs in not only thin-film solar cells but also in other optoelectronic devices, highlighting the potential for improved long-term stability across various applications without compromising performance.

We report on stretchable electrochromic films of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) fabricated on silver nanowire (AgNW) electrodes. AgNWs electrodes are prepared on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrates using a spray coater for stretchable electrochromic applications. On top of the AgNW electrode, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) is introduced to ensure a stable resistance over the electrode under broad strain range by effectively suppressing the protrusion of AgNWs from PDMS. This bilayer electrode exhibits a high performance as a stretchable substrate in terms of sheet resistance increment by a factor of 1.6, tensile strain change to 40%, and stretching cycles to 100 cycles. Furthermore, P3HT film spin-coated on the bilayer electrode shows a stable electrochromic coloration within an applied voltage, with a color contrast of 28.6%, response time of 4-5 sec, and a coloration efficiency of 91.0 cm2/C. These findings indicate that AgNWs/PEDOT:PSS bilayer on PDMS substrate electrode is highly suitable for transparent and stretchable electrochromic devices.

고성능 투명 전극의 개발은 유기 태양 전지, 유기 발광 다이오드와 같은 저가형 유연 유기 광전자 소자의 개발에 매우 중요하다. 가장 널리 쓰이고 있는 투명전극인 indium tin oxide (ITO)는 비싼 가격과 잘 깨어지는 특성 을 가지고 있어서 저가형 유연 전자 소자의 개발에 많은 제한을 주고 있으며, 이를 극복하기 위한 대체 투명 전극의 개발에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 은 나노와이어(silver nanowire, AgNW)는 우수한 전기 전도도와 광 투과 도를 가지고 저렴하며 뛰어난 유연성 때문에 ITO의 대체 투명전극으로서 큰 각광을 받고 있다. 그러나 AgNW의 거 친 표면은 유기 광전자 소자의 누설전류를 크게 증가시켜서 소자의 효율을 떨어뜨리기 때문에 이를 극복하는 기술의 개발이 시급한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 UV 광 경화성 접착제를 이용하여 AgNW를 PET기판으로 transfer 시키는 방법으로 AgNW가 매몰된 유연 전도성 투명 기판을 제작하였으며, 이 기판은 낮은 표면 거칠기, 낮은 면저항과 높은 광투과도를 보여준다. 본 연구에서 개발된 AgNW가 매몰된 유연 전도성 투명 기판은 유기전자소자의 대체투명전극 으로 활용될 수 있는 가능성을 보여준다.