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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Enhanced Structural, Optical, Electrical, and Dielectric Properties of PVA/Cu Nanocomposites for Potential Applications in Flexible Electronics.

Marco A Alaniz Hernández, Carlos Ascencio Hurtado, Filiberto Candia Garcia, Roberto C Ambrosio Lázaro, Manuel A Chairez Ortega, Cesar A Arriaga Arriaga, Amanda Carrillo Castillo

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Article in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Marco A Alaniz HernándezManufacturing Department, Ciudad Juarez Autonomous University, Chihuahua 32310, Mexico.
Carlos Ascencio HurtadoElectronic Department, Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla, Puebla 72590, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-7090-1926
Filiberto Candia GarciaElectronic Department, Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla, Puebla 72590, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-7153-2202
Roberto C Ambrosio LázaroElectronic Department, Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla, Puebla 72590, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0003-4942-6320
Manuel A Chairez OrtegaElectrical Department, Ciudad Juarez Autonomous University, Chihuahua 32310, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0003-0825-6062
Cesar A Arriaga ArriagaElectronic Department, Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla, Puebla 72590, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0001-5209-3235
Amanda Carrillo CastilloElectrical Department, Ciudad Juarez Autonomous University, Chihuahua 32310, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-2787-2023

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Abstract

Copper (Cu) nanoparticles, known for their high electrical conductivity and cost-effectiveness, have emerged as essential materials in various applications from flexible electronics to antimicrobial agents. This work focuses on the synthesis and characterization of semiconductive nanostructured films composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with embedded Cu nanoparticles. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the structural, optical, electrical, and dielectric properties of the resulting nanocomposites. The results indicate a significant reduction in optical band gap, from 4.82 eV in pure PVA to 2.6-2.8 eV in the nanocomposites, alongside enhanced electrical conductivities reaching 1.20 S/cm for films with 5 wt.% Cu. Dielectric assessments further reveal high dielectric constants, underscoring the potential of these materials for flexible electronic applications. This work highlights the effectiveness of incorporating Cu nanoparticles into polymer matrices, paving the way for advanced materials that meet the demands of next-generation electronics.

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copper nanoparticlespolymeric nanocompositesspin coatingthin film technology

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PMID40363592
PMCPMC12072678

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