Effects of dodecylamine and dodecanethiol on the conductive properties of nano-Ag films

► Nano-Ag film's conductive property is related to the bonding and configuration of PAs. ► Higher bonding of Ag-S and ordering of DDT lead to higher Tc of Ag-DDT film. ► Ag-DDA film is thermodynamically unstable and the sintering could occur at R.T. ► The morphology and resistivity of nano-Ag film are also affected by the PAs.