Improved Conductivity in Transparent Conductive Films will Strengthen Productivity

The rising trend of touch screen technology in smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other personal gadgets has made transparent conductive films (TCF) an essential part of our lives. Moreover, its transparent display and electrical charge conducting ability have increased its use in solar cells as well. According to a report published by Allied Market Research, the Transparent Conductive Films market is expected to attain $5.86 billion at a CAGR of 17.2% by 2020. Since these applications require energy-efficiency coupled with strong and constant materials, various researchers and manufacturers have stepped forward to develop a TCF with increased conductivity. Recently, scientists have experimented to make a transparent hybrid material with improved conductivity. On the other hand, a leading company Chasm announced a successful accreditation of ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Scientists to work for improving the conductivity in TCF:

Scientists experimented to invent a material for increasing conductivity in TCF.

The scientists at the University of Vienna, Austria, and Aalto University Finland have made a transparent hybrid material with the combination of two components: graphene and single-walled carbon nanotubes for higher conductivity. Furthermore, the single-walled nanotubes are projected to replace the metal oxide films which are presently used in TCFs.

Professor Esko at Aalto University stated that this is another application of technologies they have developed over the past decades. He further added that this work is dedicated to the material to be properly put without any solvents. Moreover, the scientists used a process known as thermophoresis to integrate nanotubes on prefabricated graphene electrodes. The conductivity emitted by the hybrid film was observed higher than expected.

On the other hand, Kimmo Mustonen, the lead scientist of the Vienna team, said that the charge transport in nanomaterials is very delicate for any other external element. However, the unnecessary processing steps are required to be avoided for developing the ideal conductive film.

Chasm to get successful accreditation by ISO:

Chasm Advanced Material, a Norman-based leading electronics, and electrical manufacturers, has announced successful accreditation to the quality management system certification standard (ISO) 9001:2015. The process was incited due to the highest morals of quality control and constant enhancement. Furthermore, Robert Praino, the COO and Co-Founder of Chasm stated that achieving ISO certification is validation for not only their recent processes but for the methods they have used for reporting new problems and non-conformances as well. Furthermore, he added that customer’s satisfaction with a promise for quality is the company’s main business value.

The processability, conductivity, and high stability in carbon nanotubes have attracted the attention of various researchers to develop an ideal TCF. Moreover, flexibility, thinness, and low power consumption in applications including smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets have urged the market to grow. Thus, more developments and innovations for developing TCFs are expected to provide a high tide for enhancing the TCF-based gadgets as well.

 

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