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Improving the Thermal Stability and Oxidation Resistance of Silver Nanowire Films via 2-Mercaptobenzimidazole Modification

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For electronic devices, a tradeoff exists between the structural stability and electrical conductivity of silver nanowires (Ag NWs). Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) containing sulfur functional groups formed on the Ag nanowire surface through Ag–S covalent bonds can act as a passivation layer, thereby improving the corrosion resistance. This work explored the effect of 2-mercaptobenzimidazole (MBI) SAM on the thermal and oxidation resistance of Ag NW films. The conductivity, surface morphology, chemical properties, and thermal stability of MBI-modified Ag NW films were analyzed via four-point probe measurements, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thermal characterization. In particular, the results show that the MBI layer can significantly reduce the oxidation of Ag NW films at room temperature for 60 days. Moreover, the MBI layer improved the thermal stability of the Ag NW films up to 230°C by inhibiting Ag diffusion. The unmodified Ag NW film completely lost conductivity after heating and oxidation treatment. In contrast, the sheet resistance of the Ag NW film modified by 0.1 wt.% MBI only increased from 65 Ω/\(\square\) to 106 Ω/\(\square\), and 156 Ω/\(\square\) after heating treatment and oxidation test, respectively.

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This research was supported by the fundamental research program (PNK7400) of the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS). This research was also supported by the Technology Development Program (S2830309) funded by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS, Korea), “Nano Product Upgrading Program using Electron Beam” through the Gyeongnam-do and Gimhae.

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    Junfei Ma, Ji-Hyeon Kim, Ga Hyun Lee & Chang Su Kim

  2. School of Architectural, Civil, Environmental, and Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehakro, Bukgu, Daegu, 41566, South Korea

    Junfei Ma, Ga Hyun Lee & Sungjin Jo

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This experimental framework was designed and directed by C.S.K. J.M. was responsible for the progress of this experiment and analysis of the data and details with C.S.K., S.J., and J.K. J.K. contributed to contact the SEM and XPS. Lee assisted in the design and operation of this experiment. Writing—original draft preparation, J.M. writing—review and editing, J.M, J.K., S.J., and C.S.K.

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Ma, J., Kim, JH., Lee, G.H. et al. Improving the Thermal Stability and Oxidation Resistance of Silver Nanowire Films via 2-Mercaptobenzimidazole Modification. Journal of Elec Materi 50, 4908–4914 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-021-09018-z

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