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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Electronics Engineering

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  • Copper nanowires (NWs) are promising for flexible electronics but degrade due to oxidation.
  • Existing methods struggle with stability and broad substrate compatibility.
  • Developing stable, transparent electrodes is crucial for next-generation devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel method for fabricating highly stable copper-based bimetallic nanowire networks.
  • To create transparent electrodes (TEs) suitable for diverse substrates and room-temperature processing.
  • To enhance the conductivity and durability of copper nanowire networks for electronic applications.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized core@shell copper@nickel (Cu@Ni) nanowires using a one-pot colloidal method.
  • Deposited Cu@Ni NWs onto various substrates.
  • Utilized an exothermic reaction between nickel oxide and hydrazine to remove oxides and interlock NW junctions.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a resistance reduction of up to 4 orders of magnitude at the junction level.
  • Fabricated Cu-based NW networks with 80% optical transmittance in the visible spectrum.
  • Demonstrated a sheet resistance of 10 Ω/sq and over 2 years of unprecedented stability.
  • Showcased a proof-of-concept flexible transparent heater utilizing the Cu@Ni-based TE.

Conclusions:

  • The developed multistep chemical method yields highly stable and conductive Cu-based NW networks.
  • This approach overcomes the oxidation limitations of copper nanowires, enabling long-life electronic devices.
  • The technique offers a cost-effective and efficient strategy for fabricating advanced transparent electrodes.