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A Comprehensive Review on Printed Electronics: A Technology Drift towards a Sustainable Future
Sridhar Chandrasekaran1, Arunkumar Jayakumar2, Rajkumar Velu3
1Center for System Design, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chennai Institute of Technology, Kundrathur, Chennai 600069, India.
Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 11, 2022
Summary
This review explores sustainable printable electronics, detailing materials and fabrication methods for custom, reliable devices with minimal environmental impact. It addresses challenges like the coffee ring effect for advanced manufacturing.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Sustainable Manufacturing
Background:
- Printable electronics is a rapidly advancing field offering high customization and reliability.
- Sustainable printing technologies are crucial for minimizing environmental waste in manufacturing.
- Integration of printable fabrication with traditional processes is essential for future development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review manufacturing materials and processing technologies for printable electronics.
- To assess advancements in printable electronics based on peer-reviewed literature from 2012-2022.
- To identify and discuss critical challenges and potential solutions in current printing technologies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of scientific manuscripts published between 2012 and 2022.
- Detailed discussion of various printable ink formulations (nanoparticles, nanosheets, nanowires, molecular, resin).
- Comprehensive review of printing methods and technologies employed for each material type.
Main Results:
- Identified diverse printable ink compositions and their corresponding fabrication techniques.
- Highlighted key developments in printing technologies for various electronic components.
- Critically assessed challenges, including the 'coffee ring effect', and suggested mitigation strategies.
Conclusions:
- Printable electronics manufacturing has seen significant progress in materials and processes.
- Addressing challenges like the coffee ring effect is vital for enhancing reliability and performance.
- Printable electronics offer broad applications across diverse industrial sectors.
