A Silver Nanowire Web: Engineers Develop New Transparent Electrode for Infrared Cameras

A silver nanowire web: Engineers develop new transparent electrode for infrared cameras

Infrared imaging helps us see things the human eye cannot. The technology—which can make visible body heat, gas leaks or water content, even through smoke or darkness—is used in military surveillance, search and rescue missions, health care applications and even in autonomous vehicles.

NYU Tandon Engineers Develop New Transparent Electrode for Infrared Cameras

NYU Tandon researchers have developed a transparent electrode made from embedding tiny silver wires into a transparent plastic matrix that can be simply deposited on top of conventional infrared detectors. Their new approach represents a significant improvement for infrared imaging.