Metal coatings, conductive nanoparticles and applications of the same
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1. A transparent conductive layer formed by incorporating conductive nanoparticles, wherein the composition of the conductive nanoparticles is;
- (a) a silver alloy in which the alloying element is one of Be, Cu. Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Ti, Zn, Mg, Mn, Pd. La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu;
(b) or a copper alloy in which the alloying element is one of Ag, Be, Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Pd. La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu.
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Abstract
This invention discloses corrosion resistant metal compositions that may be used to form nanoparticles or for coating of particles. Further, such particles may be used to fabricate printable transparent conductors that may be used in electronic devices. Electrochromic displays formed using such conductors are described.
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1. A transparent conductive layer formed by incorporating conductive nanoparticles, wherein the composition of the conductive nanoparticles is;
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(a) a silver alloy in which the alloying element is one of Be, Cu. Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Ti, Zn, Mg, Mn, Pd. La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu; (b) or a copper alloy in which the alloying element is one of Ag, Be, Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Pd. La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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- 6. Liquid suspensions for depositing conductive layers and connectors, wherein such suspensions comprise, either (a) nonconductive disc shaped nanoparticles with conductive coatings, and (b) nonconductive microfibers coated with conductive coatings.
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9. An electrochromic device comprising of transparent conductor, wherein the transparent conductor comprises conductive nanoparticles, wherein the composition of the conductive nanoparticle material is a
(a) silver alloy in which the alloying element is one of Be, Cu. Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Pd. La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu, (b) or a copper alloy in which the alloying element is one of Ag, Be, Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Pd. La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu.
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