What Challenges Exist in the Field of Transparent Conductors?
Despite the advancements, several challenges remain:
- Cost: High-performance materials like ITO are expensive, prompting the search for cheaper alternatives. - Scalability: Producing materials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes at a large scale with consistent quality is difficult. - Integration: Combining transparent conductors with other materials and components in devices requires precise engineering to maintain performance. - Durability: Ensuring that transparent conductors retain their properties over time, especially in flexible and wearable applications, is crucial.
