Robotic written silver ink on photographic paper for detection of thiram residues in fruits

Author(s):  
Longxiu Feng ◽  
Junli Duan ◽  
Kun Wang ◽  
Lei Huang ◽  
Guina Xiao
Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1405
Author(s):  
Jina Jang ◽  
Haoyu Zhou ◽  
Jungbae Lee ◽  
Hakgae Kim ◽  
Jung Bin In

Conductive fibers are essential building blocks for implementing various functionalities in a textile platform that is highly conformable to mechanical deformation. In this study, two major techniques were developed to fabricate silver-deposited conductive fibers. First, a droplet-coating method was adopted to coat a nylon fiber with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and silver nanowires (AgNWs). While conventional dip coating uses a large ink pool and thus wastes coating materials, droplet-coating uses minimal quantities of silver ink by translating a small ink droplet along the nylon fiber. Secondly, the silver-deposited fiber was annealed by similarly translating a tubular heater along the fiber to induce sintering of the AgNPs and AgNWs. This heat-scanning motion avoids excessive heating and subsequent thermal damage to the nylon fiber. The effects of heat-scanning time and heater power on the fiber conductance were systematically investigated. A conductive fiber with a resistance as low as ~2.8 Ω/cm (0.25 Ω/sq) can be produced. Finally, it was demonstrated that the conductive fibers can be applied in force sensors and flexible interconnectors.


2014 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 219-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Mcglinchey Sexton ◽  
Paul Messier
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Author(s):  
Atsuhiro Furuta ◽  
Kazuki Honjo ◽  
Jun Taniguchi

Abstract In recent years, flexible electronic devices such as printed electronics are gathering attention. To make flexible connect between one circuit device and another circuit device, interposer is necessary. However, most of conventional interposers are not flexible, because there are made of silicon or glass substrate. To solve this problem, we have been developed fabrication process of flexible interposer. Master mold was fabricated by photolithography process. First, SU-8 resist was coated on silicon substrate with 5μm thickness. Then, photolithography process was carried out to SU-8 resist. After development, pillar shape master molds with diameters of 10 or 20 μm were obtained. After release coating of master molds, hole patterns for vias were transferred by UV nanoimprint lithography. The obtained hole patterns were diameter of 10 μm or 20 μm, and pitch of 21.0 μm and 40.1 μm, respectively. Next, these holes were filled with silver ink by roll press method. Then, sintering process was carried out to evaporate of solvent of silver ink. After that, flexible interposer was obtained. As a result, we have been succeeded in filling the holes array with silver ink. Obtained interposer vias, which were silver region, were 8.2 μm diameter and 3.3 μm height, or 20.3 μm diameter and 5.3 μm height for 10 mm square size.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenfei Zhao ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Lini Lu

Purpose In flexible electronics applications, organic inks are mostly used for inkjet printing. Three-dimensional (3 D) printing technology has the advantages of low cost, high speed and good precision in modern electronic printing. The purpose of this study is to solve the high cost of traditional printing and the pollution emissions of organic ink. It is necessary to develop a water-based conductive ink that is easily degradable and can be 3 D printed. A nano-silver ink printed circuit pattern with high precision, high conductivity and good mechanical properties is a promising strategy. Design/methodology/approach The researched nano-silver conductive ink is mainly composed of silver nanoparticles and resin. The effect of adding methyl cellulose on the ink was also explored. A simple 3 D circuit pattern was printed on photographic paper. The line width, line length, line thickness and conductivity of the printed circuit were tested. The influence of sintering temperature and sintering time on pattern resistivity was studied. The relationship between circuit pattern bending performance and electrical conductivity is analyzed. Findings The experimental results show that the ink has the characteristics of low silver content and good environmental protection effect. The printing feasibility of 3 D printing circuit patterns on paper substrates was confirmed. The best printing temperature is 160°C–180°C, and the best sintering time is 30 min. The circuit pattern can be folded 120°, and the cycle is folded more than 60 times. The minimum resistivity of the circuit pattern is 6.07 µΩ·cm. Methyl cellulose can control the viscosity of the ink. The mechanical properties of the pattern have been improved. The printing method of 3 D printing can significantly reduce the sintering time and temperature of the conductive ink. These findings may provide innovation for the flexible electronics industry and pave the way for alternatives to cost-effective solutions. Originality/value In this study, direct ink writing technology was used to print circuit patterns on paper substrates. This process is simple and convenient and can control the thickness of the ink layer. The ink material is nonpolluting to the environment. Nano-silver ink has suitable viscosity and pH value. It can meet the requirements of pneumatic 3 D printers. The method has the characteristics of simple process, fast forming, low cost and high environmental friendliness.


Sensors ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 2070 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bian Wu ◽  
Xingfei Zhang ◽  
Beiju Huang ◽  
Yutong Zhao ◽  
Chuantong Cheng ◽  
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Nature ◽  
1942 ◽  
Vol 150 (3794) ◽  
pp. 88-88
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