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A Fabrication Method for Highly Stretchable Conductors with Silver Nanowires
Published on: January 21, 2016
Roll to plate printed stretchable silver electrode using single walled carbon nanotube on elastomeric substrate
Minhun Jung1, Jinsoo Noh, Junseok Kim
1Department of Chemical Engineering, Sunchon National University, Sunchon, Jeonnam 540-742, Korea.
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
|July 26, 2013
Summary
Researchers developed printable, stretchable silver electrodes using silver nanoparticles and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) on elastomeric substrates. These electrodes maintain high conductivity even under strain, enabling new applications in flexible electronics.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Conductive Materials
Background:
- Stretchable electronics require inks compatible with elastomeric substrates for applications in displays, sensors, and actuators.
- Developing robust, conductive materials for flexible electronic devices is a key challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To formulate and print highly conductive, stretchable silver electrodes on elastomeric substrates.
- To investigate the performance of silver nanoparticle and single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) composites for stretchable electronics.
Main Methods:
- Formulation of silver nanoparticles and SWNTs into a printable ink.
- Direct printing of electrodes onto poly(styrene-b-butadiene-b-styrene) (PSBS) substrates using a roll-to-plate (R2P) gravure printer.
- Conductivity and strain testing of the printed electrodes.
Main Results:
- Achieved high conductivity of 1000 S cm(-1) at 0.27 wt% SWNT loading in printed silver electrodes.
- Demonstrated stable electrode resistance up to 15% tensile strain.
- Successfully printed stretchable silver electrodes on PSBS substrates.
Conclusions:
- The developed ink formulation and R2P printing method enable the fabrication of highly conductive and stretchable silver electrodes.
- These stretchable electrodes show promising performance for advanced electronic applications requiring flexibility and durability.
