Biaxially stretchable silver nanowire transparent conductors

Biaxially stretchable silver nanowire transparent conductors are demonstrated. The silver nanowire film retains its electrical conductivity up to 10% applied strain. We examine the factors limiting stretchability and compare the mechanics of biaxially and uniaxially stretchable systems, which will be useful for exploring biaxially stretchable systems in future. (C) 2013 American Institute of Physics. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4789795]