Flexible Ga doped ZnO transparent conductive films were prepared on polymer substrates at room temperature by RF magnetron sputtering. The effect of the Ar flow rate is more important than that of r.f. power and sputtering pressure. The dependence of the structural, electrical, optical and adhesive properties of flexible Ga doped ZnO transparent conductive thin films on the Ar flow rate was investigated for the first time. When the Ar flow rate is 40 sccm, the residual stress is changed from compressive stress to tensile stress, indicating the crystallinity of the film is best. And the lowest ...
