Enhancement of Characteristics of a Touch Sensor by Controlling the Multi-Layer Architecture of a Low-Cost Metal Mesh Pattern

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 7645-7651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung-Hoon Kwak ◽  
Min-Gi Kwak ◽  
Byeong-Kwon Ju ◽  
Sung-Jei Hong
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Optical Transmittance ◽  
Good Adhesion ◽  
Metal Mesh ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Dc Sputtering ◽  
Touch Sensor

In this study, the characteristics of a metal mesh touch sensor were enhanced by optimizing the multi-layer architecture of the metal mesh pattern. Low-cost metal such as an aluminum (Al) layer was mainly applied to the architectures for practical applications in touch screen panel (TSP) industries. As well, molybdenum (Mo) was added to the architectures in order to minimize the drawbacks of Al. Three types of Mo/Al, Al/Mo and Mo/Al/Mo layers were fabricated by DC sputtering. The thickness of the Al and Mo layer was optimized at 150 and 30 nm, respectively. Low sheet resistance below 0.27 Ω/□ was achieved with good adhesion on a glass substrate. Especially, in the case of architectures in which the Al layer was covered with an Mo layer, thermal stability and corrosion resistance was enhanced. The change in resistance of the Mo/Al/Mo architecture was less than 0.056 even after heat-treatment at 260 °C. By using the optimized layer architecture, the mesh pattern with a 4 μm line width showed good optical transmittance (86.7%) and reflectivity (13.1%) at 550 nm, respectively. Also, a touch sensor fabricated by using the Mo/Al/Mo mesh pattern operated well indicating that the mesh pattern is feasible in a TSP application.

Development and Research of Low-Cost Titanium Alloys, Especially Case of Japan

2016 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 119-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masahiko Ikeda ◽  
Masato Ueda
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Beta Phase ◽  
Omega Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Al Content ◽  
Ti Alloys ◽  
Fe Alloys

Titanium (Ti) exhibits many attractive properties that enable practical applications. It is also considered to be a ubiquitous element, since it has the ninth highest Clarke number among all the elements. However, the principal beta-stabilizing elements for Ti, molybdenum and vanadium, can be very expensive, and so many Ti alloys are also costly. For this reason, less expensive alloying elements would be preferable. Iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) are beta stabilizers for Ti alloys that are readily available, since they have the fourth and eleventh highest Clarke numbers, respectively. Furthermore, since Fe has a large diffusion coefficient in the beta phase of Ti, precipitation of the omega phase occurs more quickly when Fe is added. The behaviors of Ti-Mn and Mn-Fe alloys during heat treatment have been investigated and it has been found that, in some alloys, the isothermal omega phase is precipitated. Because this phase can lead to brittleness of the alloy, it is very important to suppress its precipitation. Since it is well known that aluminum (Al) suppresses isothermal omega precipitation, the present work investigated the effects of Al content on the phase constitution and heat treatment behavior of Ti-8.5 mass%Mn-1 mass%Fe-0, 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mass%Al alloys using electrical resistivity, Vickers hardness, and X-ray diffraction measurements. In the case of each of these alloys, whether solution-treated or water-quenched, only the beta phase was identified. The resistivities at room and liquid nitrogen temperatures were found to increase monotonically with Al content, while the Vickers hardness decreased up to 3 mass% Al and then remained constant. The addition of Al was found to suppress omega precipitation.

Polymer/Halloysite Nanotubes Composites: Mechanical Robustness and Optical Transmittance

MRS Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenan Song ◽  
Michael F. Rubner ◽  
Robert E. Cohen ◽  
Khalid A. Askar
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Epoxy Matrix ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Optical Transmittance ◽  
Halloysite Nanotubes ◽  
Natural Abundance ◽  
Pure Epoxy ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Potential Use

ABSTRACTHalloysite nanotubes (HNTs) have attracted attention for their potential use in a variety of applications owing to their mechanical robustness, thermal stability, natural abundance and low cost. The inclusion of HNTs into epoxy matrix at low concentrations was found to be effective in stiffening and hardening. At 1 vol% loading, composites showed improvements up to 50% in modulus and 100% in hardness compared to pure epoxy, based on nanoindentation measurements. In addition, tribology studies using TriboIndenter and AFM showed an increase of wear resistance; depending on their orientation in the composite, HNTs can decrease the scratch volume by 50% at fixed loading levels. Adding HNTs into epoxy had almost no effect on the transmittance over the range of wavelength from 400 to 700 nm. Transmittance values of 91% were observed for HNT concentrations as high as 10 vol%.

Self-Healing Behavior of Pores in Atmosphere Plasma Sprayed Tritium Permeation Barrier Coatings

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jifeng Gao ◽  
Jinping Suo ◽  
Dan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Martensitic Steels ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Good Adhesion ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Tritium Permeation ◽  
Plasma Sprayed

Decrease of pores in tritium permeation barriers is one of the most important problems to be addressed for the proper functioning of the fusion reactor. In this paper, a self-healing composite coating composed of TiC+mixture (TiC/Al2O3) +Al2O3 was developed to solve this problem. The coating was deposited on martensitic steels by plasma spraying with a thickness of 100μm. After heat-treatment, the morphology and phase of the coating were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The corrosion resistance of the coating before and after heat treatment was examined by electrochemistry techniques. The results showed that the TiC+mixture (TiC/Al2O3)+Al2O3 coating exhibited good adhesion to the substrate and a perfect self-healing ability with the porosity decreased by 90% after heat-treatment. The corrosion resistance of the coating increased evidently after the heat treatment. The oxidation/expansion of TiC in the coating played an important role in the sealing of pores.

ALTEMP HX

Alloy Digest ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Base Alloy ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Nickel Base Alloy ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Nickel Base

Abstract ALTEMP HX is an austenitic nickel-base alloy designed for outstanding oxidation and strength at high temperatures. The alloy is solid-solution strengthened. Applications include uses in the aerospace, heat treatment and petrochemical markets. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness and creep. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-442. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.

INCO ALLOY 330

Alloy Digest ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
High Temperature Alloy ◽  
Nickel Iron ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Inco Alloy ◽  
Iron Chromium

Abstract INCO ALLOY 330 is a nickel/iron/chromium austenitic alloy, not hardenable by heat treatment. It is a solid solution strengthened high-temperature alloy. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-403. Producer or source: Inco Alloys International Inc..

AISI 1030

Alloy Digest ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Plain Carbon Steel ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Fine Grain ◽  
Steel Mills ◽  
Medium Strength ◽  
Hot Rolled

Abstract AISI 1030 is a plain carbon steel containing nominally 0.30% carbon. It is used in the hot-rolled, normalized, oil-quenched-and-tempered or water-quenched-and-tempered conditions for general-purpose engineering and construction. It provides medium strength and toughness at low cost. Among its many uses are axles, bolts, gears and building sections. All data are on a single heat of fine-grain steel. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: CS-94. Producer or source: Carbon and alloy steel mills.

ALUMINUM C355.0

Alloy Digest ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Age Hardening ◽  
Casting Alloy ◽  
Permanent Mold ◽  
Good Resistance ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Structural Parts ◽  
Hardening Heat Treatment

Abstract ALUMINUM C355.0 is a high-purity casting alloy that responds to an age-hardening heat treatment. It can be cast successfully by the sand and permanent-mold processes. Its castings characteristics are excellent and it is recommended for pressure-tight castings. It has good resistance to corrosion. Its applications include propeller gear boxes, crankcases and stressed structural parts in aircraft. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as creep and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-243. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.

ALUMINUM 3004

Alloy Digest ◽  
1974 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Cold Working ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Good Workability ◽  
Manganese Magnesium

Abstract ALUMINUM 3004 is nominally an aluminum-manganese-magnesium alloy which cannot be hardened by heat treatment; however, it can be strain hardened by cold working. It has higher strength than Aluminum 3003 and good workability, weldability and resistance to corrosion. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-51. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies. Originally published June 1957, revised April 1974.

ALX ALLOY

Alloy Digest ◽  
1963 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Cobalt Base

Abstract ALX is a composition of nonferrous materials with a cobalt base containing chromium, tungsten and carbon. This alloy is commonly supplied in the cast-to-shape form, having an as-cast hardness of Rockwell C60-62 and requiring no further heat treatment. ALX is also supplied as cast tool bit material and is useful where conventional high-speed steels or carbides do not function effectively. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: Co-35. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.

ALCOA 1XXX SERIES

Alloy Digest ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
High Purity ◽  
High Conductivity ◽  
Good Corrosion Resistance

Abstract Aluminum 1xxx series alloys are nonhardenable by heat treatment. They have high purity, high conductivity, and good corrosion resistance and are easily formed. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, tensile properties, and shear strength. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: AL-395. Producer or source: Alcoa Engineered Products.

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