A method is disclosed for making a metal electrode which minimizes the contact resistance between it and an organic semiconductor. Acid-stabilized metal nanoparticles are deposited upon a substrate and annealed. This creates a metal electrode and releases acid. Upon deposition of semiconductor and subsequent annealing, the acid diffuses from the electrode into the semiconductor layer and acts as a dopant, minimizing the contact resistance. The use of oleic acid-stabilized silver nanoparticles is demonstrated.