Large-scale fabrication of low-haze transparent metal mesh foils

Indium tin oxide is widely used in transparent applications such as heated glass, antennas, touch screens or smart windows, but has limitations when it comes to e.g. brittleness and low resistances. Metal mesh structures offer a cheaper alternative for truly flexible and low resistance applications.A self-assembled crack template approach enables a fast R2R production on a large-scale. The metal mesh foil based on PET or PC shows both high transparency and low optical haze.