Review of the Versatile Patterning Methods of Ag Nanowire Electrodes

To use Ag nanowires for various industries, it is crucial to develop an appropriate patterning method. There are types of methods, but there has been no comprehensive review discussing and summarizing them. This paper provides overview the techniques nanowire electrodes, including photolithography, nanoimprint lithography, inkjet printing, electrohydrodynamic jet other emerging methods. These transparent electrodes have received significant attention due their high transparency, low sheet resistance, flexibility, making them ideal applications such as flexible electronics, touch screens, solar cells. Each technique its benefits limitations, suitability depends on specific application requirements. Photolithography a well-established that can achieve high-resolution patterns, while lithography low-cost versatile method large-area patterning. Inkjet printing E-jet provide advantages throughput, precise control, ability print different substrates. Stencil laser direct writing, electrospinning showing potential electrodes. The choice ultimately factors, resolution requirements, cost, substrate compatibility, throughput.