This invention relates to flexible, transparent and conductive coatings and films formed using single wall carbon nanotubes and
polymer binders. Preferably, coatings and films are formed from carbon nanotubes (CNT) applied to transparent substrates forming one or multiple conductive
layers at nanometer level of thickness.
Polymer binders are applied to the CNT network
coating having an
open structure to provide protection through infiltration. This provides for the enhancement of properties such as
moisture resistance,
thermal resistance, abrasion resistance and
interfacial adhesion. Polymers may be thermoplastics or thermosets, or any combination of both. Polymers may also be insulative or inherently electrical conductive, or any combination of both. Polymers may comprise single or multiple
layers as a basecoat underneath a CNT
coating, or a topcoat above a CNT
coating, or combination of the basecoat and the topcoat forming a sandwich structure. Binder coating thickness can be adjusted by changing binder concentration, coating speed and / or other
process conditions. Resulting films and articles can be used as transparent conductors for
flat panel display, touch screen and other electronic devices.