Abstract
Optically transparent, conductive, and mechanically flexible epoxy thin films are produced in the present study. Two types of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with different aspect ratios are dispersed in epoxy resin through an ultrasonication process. The MWCNT content is varied during the preparation of the thin films. The light transmittance and electrical conductivity of the thin films are characterized. Results show that composites containing MWCNTs with a lower aspect ratio exhibit enhanced electrical conductivity compared to those with a higher aspect ratio. A sheet resistance as low as 100Ω/sq with nearly 60% optical transparency in 550nm is achieved with the addition of MWCNTs in epoxy. In summary, transparent, conductive, and flexible MWCNT/epoxy thin films are successfully produced, and the properties of such films are governed by the aspect ratio and content of MWCNTs.
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