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Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Spectroscopic Identification of Dispersant/Particle Bonding Mechanisms in Functional Inks

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2D-Crystal-Based Functional Inks.

Francesco Bonaccorso¹, Antonino Bartolotta², Jonathan N Coleman³

¹Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Graphene Labs, Via Morego 30, Genova, 16163, Italy.

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Liquid-phase processing of graphene and 2D crystals enables advanced applications. Functional inks with tailored properties are key to developing reliable, low-cost printing for these versatile nanomaterials.

Keywords:

2D crystals flexible optoelectronics liquid-phase exfoliation printing solution processing

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Chemical Engineering

Background:

Graphene and related 2D crystals offer potential in composites, sensors, flexible electronics, and energy devices.
Liquid-phase processing is crucial for scalable manufacturing and application development.
Tailoring ink properties is essential for advanced material fabrication.

Purpose of the Study:

To review exfoliation strategies for graphene and 2D crystals.
To discuss advances in controlling sheet size and thickness.
To explore functional ink formulation and printing processes for 2D crystal devices.

Main Methods:

Review of exfoliation techniques for layered materials.
Analysis of methods for sorting 2D crystal dimensions.
Examination of functional ink formulation and deposition techniques.

Main Results:

Liquid-phase processing facilitates diverse applications of 2D crystals.
Control over ink rheology and morphology is achievable.
Printing and coating processes are advancing for 2D crystal device fabrication.

Conclusions:

Liquid-phase processing and functional inks are vital for industrial-scale 2D crystal applications.
Continued development in exfoliation, sorting, and printing will accelerate the use of these nanomaterials.
This work highlights progress towards cost-effective, reliable manufacturing of 2D crystal-based technologies.