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.