Transferable nanocomposites for touch sensors
OwnerHailiang Wanginventor
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Abstract
This disclosure generally relates to a transferable electrically conductive nanocomposite and a method for manufacturing it. This disclosure also relates to a high throughput process suitable for manufacturing of transparent electrically conductive nanocomposite layers formed on both flexible and rigid substrates. This disclosure also generally relates to an electronic system comprising a transparent conductive electrode. This disclosure also generally relates to an electronic system comprising a touch sensor and a method for manufacturing such system. This disclosure also generally relates to an optoelectronic system including a touch screen.
Claims66
A transferable electrically conductive nanocomposite comprising:
- an electrically conductive nanocomposite layer;
- and
- a protective film;
- wherein the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer, and the protective film each have a front surface and a back surface;
- wherein the front surface of the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer faces the back surface of the protective film;
- wherein the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer comprises an electrically conductive nanomaterial and a polymer;
- and
- wherein concentration of the electrically conductive nanomaterial at or around the front surface of the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer is higher than concentration of the electrically conductive nanomaterial at or around the back surface of the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer.
A transparent conductive electrode comprising:
- an electrically conductive nanocomposite layer;
- a lamination layer;
- and
- a transparent substrate;
- wherein the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer, the lamination layer, and the transparent substrate each have a front surface and a back surface;
- wherein the front surface of the lamination layer faces the back surface of the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer;
- wherein the front surface of the transparent substrate faces the back surface of the lamination layer;
- wherein the lamination layer is between the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer and the transparent substrate;
- wherein the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer comprises an electrically conductive nanomaterial and a polymer;
- and
- wherein concentration of the electrically conductive nanomaterial at or around the front surface of the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer is higher than concentration of the electrically conductive nanomaterial at or around the back surface of the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer.
A system comprising:
- a cover lens;
- a first lamination layer;
- a first sensor layer;
- an optically clear adhesive layer;
- a transparent substrate;
- a second lamination layer;
- and
- a second sensor layer;
- wherein the cover lens, the first lamination layer, the first sensor layer, the optically clear adhesive layer, the transparent substrate, the second lamination layer, and the second sensor layer each have a front surface and a back surface;
- wherein the first lamination layer is between the cover lens and the first sensor layer;
- wherein the optically clear adhesive layer is between the first sensor layer and the transparent substrate;
- wherein the second lamination layer is between the transparent substrate and the second sensor layer;
- wherein the cover lens is formed on the front surface of the first lamination layer;
- wherein the first lamination layer is formed on the front surface of the first sensor layer;
- wherein the first sensor layer is formed on the front surface of the optically clear adhesive layer;
- wherein the optically clear adhesive layer is formed on the front surface of the transparent substrate;
- wherein the transparent substrate is formed on the front surface of the second lamination layer;
- and
- wherein the second lamination layer is formed on the front surface of the second sensor layer.
A system comprising:
- a cover lens;
- an optically clear adhesive layer;
- a first sensor layer;
- a first lamination layer;
- a transparent substrate;
- a second lamination layer;
- and
- a second sensor layer;
- wherein the cover lens, the optically clear adhesive layer, the first sensor layer, the first lamination layer, the transparent substrate, the second lamination layer, and the second sensor layer each have a front surface and a back surface;
- wherein the optically clear adhesive layer is between the cover lens and the first sensor layer;
- wherein the first lamination layer is between the first sensor layer and the transparent substrate;
- wherein the second lamination layer is between the transparent substrate and the second sensor layer;
- wherein the cover lens is formed on the front surface of the optically clear adhesive layer;
- wherein the optically clear adhesive layer is formed on the front surface of the first sensor layer;
- wherein the first sensor layer is formed on the front surface of the first lamination layer;
- wherein the first lamination layer is formed on the front surface of the transparent substrate;
- wherein the transparent substrate is formed on the front surface of the second lamination layer;
- and
- wherein the second lamination layer is formed on the front surface of the second sensor layer.
A transparent conductive electrode comprising:
- an electrically conductive nanocomposite layer;
- a lamination layer;
- a coupling layer;
- and
- a transparent substrate;
- wherein the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer, the lamination layer, the coupling layer, and the transparent substrate each have a front surface and a back surface;
- wherein the front surface of the lamination layer faces the back surface of the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer;
- wherein the front surface of the coupling layer faces the back surface of the lamination layer;
- wherein the front surface of the transparent substrate faces the back surface of the coupling layer;
- wherein the lamination layer is between the conductive nanocomposite layer and the coupling layer;
- wherein the coupling layer is between the transparent substrate and the lamination layer;
- and
- wherein the electrically conductive nanocomposite layer comprises an electrically conductive nanomaterial and a polymer.
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