Transparent electronic conductor thin films

Transparent electronic conductor thin films of Sn02 Sb (ATO) and In203 Sn (ITO) are very important as transparent electrodes for liquid crystal display devices, plasma display devices and solar cells. These films have been prepared mainly by gas phase deposition such as sputtering and CVD. Sol-gel method can be also applied to fabrication of such films. Coating of large areas as well as small areas is possible in sol-gel coatings. 

Thin-film OTEs. In this method, a thin layer of conductor is deposited on to a transparent slide of glass or silica. If the layer is thin enough, it will be relatively transparent, yet will still maintain an appreciable extent of electronic conductivity. 

Hecht DS, Gruner G. Solution cast films of carbon nanotubes for transparent conductors and thin film transistors Wong WS, Salleo A, editors. Flexible electronics materials and apphcations. New York, NY Springer Science -I- Business Media LLC 2009. pp. 297-328. 

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