US materials scientists at the University of Illinois have developed a new reactive silver ink for printing high-performance electronics.
The ink features no particles, dries and reacts quickly, allowing manufacturers to deposit silver as they print. The ink is able to work with a number of low-cost flexible materials such as plastic, paper or fabric. It is also faster to make, and can print through thinner nozzles than standard particle based inks, reports R&D Magazine's website. The ink is also able to be stored for long periods.
The team has also shown the ink to exhibit electrical conductivity approaching that of pure silver at 90ºC, much lower than particle-based inks, and ideal for plastics and paper.
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