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Paper-based electronics offer a sustainable alternative to plastic substrates in printed electronics. This study shows coated paper substrates achieve excellent conductivity and print quality, rivaling traditional plastic foils.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Sustainable Electronics
  • Printing Technologies

Background:

  • Flexible plastic substrates in printed electronics present significant environmental challenges.
  • Paper-based electronics are emerging as a sustainable and recyclable alternative.
  • Evaluating paper substrates is crucial for advancing eco-friendly printed electronic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the printability and performance of metal conductor layers on various paper substrates.
  • To compare printed electronics performance on paper versus traditional plastic foils (e.g., polyethylene terephthalate).
  • To assess the re-pulpability of paper-based substrates for enhanced recyclability.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized flexography and screen printing techniques to deposit metal conductor layers.
Keywords:
paper-based electronicsprinted electronicsre-pulpability

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  • Conducted re-pulpability trials and layer quality analysis on coated and uncoated paper substrates.

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    • Paper-based substrates demonstrated improved layer conductivity compared to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using both printing methods.
    • Optimal conductivity and print quality on paper require specific surface roughness and porosity for proper ink-substrate contact.
    • Uncoated paper substrates showed reduced conductivity and print quality due to poor ink adhesion.
    • Coated paper substrates exhibited excellent print quality, comparable or superior to PET foils, and good re-pulpability.

    Conclusions:

    • Coated paper-based substrates are viable candidates for sustainable printed electronics.
    • These paper substrates can compete with or outperform conventional plastic foils in terms of print quality and conductivity.
    • The findings support the transition towards more sustainable materials in the printed electronics industry.