Semipermanent Copper Nanowire Network with an Oxidation-Proof Encapsulation Layer

Insic Hong, Yeonwook Roh, Je Sung Koh, Seonyeob Na, Taewi Kim, Eunhan Lee, Hyeongi An, Jinhyeong Kwon, Junyeob Yeo, Sukjoon Hong, Kyu Tae Lee, Daeshik Kang, Seung Hwan Ko, Seungyong Han

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Abstract

Copper nanowires (Cu NWs) have gained attention as an alternative to noble metal nanowires due to their affordable price, but their susceptibility to rapid oxidization in ambient conditions has remained a critical limitation for their practical usage. Many studies have been conducted to address this disadvantage but have been successful only in terms of oxidation prevention at certain temperatures, leaving the matter of oxidation at high temperatures unresolved. In this article, a simple encapsulation structure made of a polyimide and SiOx thin film is presented that effectively prevents the penetration of oxygen and moisture into the Cu NW network. This structure, furthermore, boasts excellent stability at high temperature (≈350 °C) and in underwater, acidic chemical, and abrasive conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1800422
JournalAdvanced Materials Technologies
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2019

Keywords

  • copper nanowires
  • CuPSP structures
  • flexible microheaters
  • oxidation

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