Manipulating connectivity and electrical conductivity in metallic nanowire networks.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Connectivity in metallic nanowire networks with resistive junctions is manipulated by applying an electric field to create materials with tunable electrical conductivity. In situ electron microscope and electrical measurements visualize the activation and evolution of connectivity within these networks. Modeling nanowire networks, having a distribution of junction breakdown voltages, reveals universal scaling behavior applicable to all network materials. We demonstrate how local connectivity within these networks can be programmed and discuss material and device applications.
Medical subject headings
- Metal Nanoparticles
- Metals
- Nanotechnology
- Nanowires