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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Roll-to-roll (R2R) processing on polymer films like PET is crucial for fabricating electronic components.
  • Instability in the slot-die coating meniscus at high speeds hinders uniform functional layer formation, impacting device performance.
  • Precise control over layer thickness and width is essential for applications such as thin-film transistors and conductive electrodes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce an electrohydrodynamic (EHD)-based voltage application module for slot-die coating.
  • To enhance the uniformity of the cross-machine direction (CMD) thickness profile in functional layers.
  • To enable stable, high-speed R2R processing for large-area functional layer fabrication.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of an EHD voltage application module into a conventional slot-die coater.
  • Utilizing variations in ink surface tension to control meniscus spreadability via applied voltage.
  • Experimental verification by applying high voltage while maintaining other process parameters constant.

Main Results:

  • A reduction in CMD thickness deviation by 64.5% was achieved with the EHD module.
  • Significant increase in production rate, up to 300%, due to improved coating stability.
  • Demonstrated effective control over meniscus spreadability, enabling uniform large-area functional layer deposition.

Conclusions:

  • The EHD-based voltage application module effectively stabilizes the slot-die coating process for high-speed R2R manufacturing.
  • This technology ensures uniform thickness profiles, critical for the performance of electronic devices.
  • The EHD module offers a viable solution for scalable production of high-quality functional layers on flexible substrates.