Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles (ITO, In2O3:SnO2=90:10, 99.99+%, 20-70nm)

Indium Tin Oxide Nanopowder ITO (In2O3: SnO2=90wt%:10wt%) Technology Test Methods:
Particle Size: Powder surface area/mass ratio (BET)-tested by nitrogen adsorption method and then combines with TEM photo.
Purity: Tested by ICP—AES method.
Indium Tin Oxide Nanopowder ITO (In2O3: SnO2=90wt%:10wt%) Applications:
Transparent electricity conductive glue, radiation protection, infrared ray (IR) protection, and antistatic coating.

Applications

Transparent Conductive Films (TCFs):

Displays and Touchscreens: ITO is widely used in flat-panel displays (FPDs) and touchscreens for smartphones, tablets, and laptops due to its transparency and electrical conductivity. ITO is used as the transparent electrode layer in these devices.

OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diodes): In OLED technology, ITO is used as a transparent anode because of its excellent conductivity and transparency to visible light.

Solar Cells:

Photovoltaic Devices: ITO nanoparticles are used in thin-film solar cells and organic solar cells (OPVs) as the transparent electrode layer. ITO films are critical in capturing sunlight and converting it to electricity while maintaining transparency to allow light to reach the active layer of the cell.

Perovskite Solar Cells: ITO nanoparticles also play a key role in perovskite solar cells (PSC) by serving as a conductive substrate that allows charge carriers to flow freely from the perovskite layer to the external circuit.

Energy-Efficient Windows (Smart Windows):

Electrochromic Windows: ITO nanoparticles are used in smart windows or electrochromic windows, which can change transparency in response to an applied voltage. These windows are used in buildings and vehicles to regulate light and heat transmission, thereby improving energy efficiency.

Heat Reflective Coatings: ITO is used as a transparent electrode in heat-reflective windows, which help reduce the absorption of infrared radiation, thereby enhancing energy efficiency.

Touch Sensors and Panels:

ITO nanoparticles are used in capacitive touchscreens and touch panels due to their excellent electrical conductivity and transparency. When used in touch sensing, they allow for the detection of the position of touch without obstructing the visibility of the screen.

Photocatalysis:

Water Splitting: ITO nanoparticles are investigated for use in photocatalysis, particularly for solar water splitting to generate hydrogen. ITO acts as a transparent electrode that can conduct the necessary charge in photoelectrochemical cells.

Pollutant Degradation: ITO nanoparticles are also being studied for environmental applications, such as the degradation of organic pollutants in water through photocatalytic processes under UV or visible light.

Transparent Electronics:

Flexible and Transparent Circuits: ITO nanoparticles are used in flexible and transparent electronic devices, including wearable electronics, smart textiles, and bioelectronics. The ability to create both conductive and transparent layers makes ITO essential in the development of next-generation electronics.