Random Ag mesh transparent heater obtained with a cracked template technique

Abstract

Abstract The results of a study of thin-film transparent heater based on silver micromesh coatings obtained using a self-organized template are presented. Ag mesh with sheet resistance of 1.6 Ω/sq and integral transparency in the visible range of ∼84 % was obtained. The influence of the filling factor (FF) and the thickness of the Ag mesh on the uniformity of heating of a transparent heater and the response time was studied by the method of thermal imaging analysis. We have shown a stable, reproducible operation of the crack templated Ag mesh transparent heater on glass and PET in static heating and cycling mode.