Low-temperature method 'grows' transparent zinc oxide films for use in displays, solar cells
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 05:30
in Physics & Chemistry
The displays on flat-screen TVs and smartphones, as well as the panels on solar cells, all require materials that not only conduct electricity but are also highly transparent to visible light. One transparent electrical conductor that is typically used in the industry is indium tin oxide (ITO). Unfortunately, ITO is not only expensive but also toxic to the environment.