Influence of deposition pressure on electrical properties of silver nanofilms

Silver nanofilms can achieve unique optical, electrical properties and can have better performance relative to other metal films in optical applications. Silver layers are ideal for reflecting and conducting electrodes for nanofilm solar cells. The conductivity of silver nanofilm depends strongly on its electronic structure. Electrical resistivity data as a function of nanofilm thickness were analyzed within the framework of Fuchs–Sondheimer and Mayadas–Shatzkes theories. In the present study, we have evaluated conduction electron mean free path and specularity parameter at different deposition pressures.