Iodine ion modification enables Ag nanowire film with improved carrier transport properties and stability as high-performance transparent conductor

Ag nanowire(NW)film is the promising next generation transparent conductor.However,the residual long-chain polyvinylpyrrolidone(PVP,introduced during the synthesis of Ag NWs)layer greatly deteriorates the carrier transport capability of the Ag NW film and as well its long-term stability.Here,we report a one-step I−ion modification strategy to completely replace the PVP layer with an ultrathin,dense layer of I^(−)ions,which not only greatly diminishes the resistance of the Ag NW film itself and that at interface of the Ag NW film and a functional layer(e.g.,a current collect electrode)but also effectively isolates the approaching of corrosive species.Consequently,this strategy can simultaneously improve the carrier transport properties of the Ag NW film and its long-term stability,making it an ideal electric component in diverse devices.For example,the transparent heater and pressure sensor made from the I^(−)-wrapped Ag NW film,relative to their counterparts made from the PVP-wrapped Ag NW film,deliver much improved heating performance and pressure sensing performance,respectively.These results suggest a facile post treatment approach for thin Ag NW film with improved carrier transport properties and long-term stability,thereby greatly facilitating its downstream applications.