journal article·2026-08

Removable ZnO layer enables damage-free thermal welding of silver nanowire transparent conductive electrodes with improved electrical properties and preserved transmittance

Thi Hong Nhung Nguyen, Ba Hoang Anh Luu, Viet Huong Nguyen, Sy Hieu Pham, Thi Thu Hien Nguyen, Quoc Hoan Tran, Anh Tuan Pham, Thi Lan Nguyen, Duy Cuong Nguyen

Applied Physics A· Volume 132· Issue 8
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