10.6084/m9.figshare.6199925.v1 Huizhang Guo Huizhang Guo Martin Büchel Martin Büchel Xing Li Xing Li Aneliia Wäckerlin Aneliia Wäckerlin Qing Chen Qing Chen Ingo Burgert Ingo Burgert Supporting Information from Dictating anisotropic electric conductivity of a transparent copper nanowire coating by the surface structure of wood The Royal Society 2018 anisotropic conductivity wood surface Cu NWs hydrophobicity antioxidation 2018-04-30 05:27:22 Journal contribution https://rs.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Supporting_Information_from_Dictating_anisotropic_electric_conductivity_of_a_transparent_copper_nanowire_coating_by_the_surface_structure_of_wood/6199925 In this article, a robust, air-stable, flexible and transparent copper (Cu) nanowire (NW) network coating on the surface of the wood is presented, based on a fusion welding of the Cu NWs by photonic curing. Thereby, an anisotropic conductivity can be achieved, which is originating from the structural organization of the wood body and its surface. Furthermore, the Cu NWs are protected from oxidation or wear by a commercially available paraffin wax—polyolefin, which also results in surface water repellency. The developed processing steps present a facile and flexible routine for applying Cu NW transparent conductors to abundant biomaterials and solve current manufacturing obstacles for corrosion-resistant circuits while keeping the natural appearance of the substrate. It may open a venue for more extensive utilization of materials from renewable resources such as wood for electronic devices in smart buildings or mobility applications.