Metal coatings, conductive nanoparticles and applications of the same
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1. A transparent conductive layer formed by incorporating conductive nanoparticles into a transparent layer that is applied to a substrate, wherein the composition of the conductive nanoparticles comprises at least one of;
- (a) a silver alloy in which the alloying element is at least one of Be, Cu, Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Ti, Zn, Mg, Mn, Pd, La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu; and
(b) a copper alloy in which the alloying element is at least 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 into a transparent layer that is applied to a substrate, wherein the composition of the conductive nanoparticles comprises at least one of;
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(a) a silver alloy in which the alloying element is at least one of Be, Cu, Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Ti, Zn, Mg, Mn, Pd, La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu; and (b) a copper alloy in which the alloying element is at least 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, busbars and connectors, for use in flexible electronic devices, electrochromic devices, displays, light emitting and light control devices, wherein such suspensions comprise conductive particles, wherein the said conductive particles are formed of at least one of nanoparticles and microfibers which are coated with conductive materials, and the said conductive materials comprising any one of
(a) a silver alloy in which the alloying element is at least one of Be, Cu, Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Ti, Zn, Mg, Mn, Pd, La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu, and (b) a copper alloy in which the alloying element is at least one of Ag, Be, Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Pd, La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu.
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9. An electrochromic device comprising a transparent conductor, wherein the transparent conductor comprises conductive nanoparticles incorporated into a transparent layer that is applied to a substrate, wherein the composition of the conductive nanoparticle material comprises at least one of
(a) silver alloy in which the alloying element is at least one of Be, Cu, Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Pd, La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu, and (b) a copper alloy in which the alloying element is at least one of Ag, Be, Ge, Ni, Ru, Rh, Au, Pt, Pd, La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Eu.
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11. Liquid suspensions for depositing conductive layers, busbars and connectors, for use in flexible electronic devices, electrochromic devices, displays, light emitting and light control devices, wherein such suspensions comprise-conductive particles, wherein the said conductive particles are formed of at least one of exfoliated silicate nanoparticles and microfibers which are further coated with conductive and corrosion resistant metal alloys.
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