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Transparent electrode
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Transparent electrode
A transparent, highly conductive material (conducts electricity). Used in applications where electrical wiring should not be visible, such as touch panels.
Typical examples include ITO, silver nanowires, carbon nanotubes, and conductive polymers.
Current transparent electrode materials are strictly speaking colored, but in actual use, the level will be comfortable. They can be made ultra-thin or have nano-level holes that allow visible light to pass through, making them transparent in appearance.