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[IEEE 2018 International Flexible Electronics Technology Conference (IFETC) - Ottawa, ON, Canada (2018.8.7-2018.8.9)] 2018 International Flexible Electronics Technology Conference (IFETC) - Screen Printed Vias for a Flexible Energy Harvesting and Storage Module
摘要： This case study evaluates a highly flexible screen printed through-hole-via using silver microparticle inks for applications in energy harvesting and storage modules. The printed vias fabrication and reliability are evaluated by means of a double sided screen-printing method and repetitive (cyclic) bending tests. Vias, in 125 μm thick PET, were laser cut (50, 100, 150, and 200 μm nominal diameter) then filled, and simultaneously connected to adjacent vias, by screen printing. To investigate the use of the printed via in a monolithic energy module, the vias were used for the fabrication of a flexible printed supercapacitor (aqueous electrolyte and carbon electrode). The results indicate that the lower viscosity silver ink (DuPont 5064H) does not fill the via as effectively as the higher viscosity ink (Asahi LS411AW), and only the sidewall of the via Conversely, the Asahi silver paste fills the via more thoroughly and exhibited a 100 % yield (1010 vias; 100 μm nominal via diameter) with the 2-step direct screen-printing method. The bending test showed no signs of via specific breakdown after 30 000 cycles. The results indicate that this via filling process is likely compatible with roll-to-roll screen printing to enable multi-layered printed electronics devices.
关键词： flexible and printed electronics,screen printing,printed vias,bending reliability,energy module
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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[IEEE 2018 International Flexible Electronics Technology Conference (IFETC) - Ottawa, ON, Canada (2018.8.7-2018.8.9)] 2018 International Flexible Electronics Technology Conference (IFETC) - Low Temperature (80 °C) Sinterable Particle Free Silver Ink for Flexible Electronics
摘要： For the emerging field of flexible printed electronics, ink compatibility with substrate is always required. However, most of the commercial silver nanoparticle-based inks are not compatible with flexible substrates, as they need high- sintering temperatures (~150-250 0C). In addition, silver nanoparticle-based inks have several serious problems such as a complex synthesis protocol, high cost, particle aggregation, nozzle clogging, reduced shelf life, and jetting instability. These shortcomings in conductive inks are barriers for their wide spread use in practical applications. In this work, we demonstrate a silver-organo-complex (SOC) based particle free silver ink which can decompose at 80 0C and becomes conductive at this low temperature. The inkjet-printed film from this ink exhibits not only high conductivity but also excellent jetting and storage stability. To demonstrate the suitability of this ink for flexible electronics, an inkjet-printed film on flexible polyimide substrate is subjected to bending and crushing tests. The results before and after flexing and crushing are very similar, thus verifying the excellent tolerance against bending and crushing for this ink as compared to the commercial nanoparticles based ink.
关键词： low-temperature sintering,silver-organo-complex (SOC) ink,bending and crushing test,inkjet-printing,flexible
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Fabrication of Stretchable Circuits on Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Pre-Stretched Substrates by Inkjet Printing Silver Nanoparticles
摘要： Several research methodologies have recently been developed to allow for the patterning of conductive lines on elastomeric rubber substrates. Specifically, various conductive materials, substrates, and fabrication techniques were investigated to develop stretchable circuits. One promising technique recommends the application of axial strain on an elastomer substrate prior to patterning conductive lines on it. When the substrate is released, conductive lines buckle to form waves, making the circuit stretchable. However, the majority of applications of stretchable circuits require fitting them to two-dimensional surfaces, such as the human body. Hence, in this paper we propose the concept of radial pre-stretching of the substrates to enhance the stretchability of the fabricated circuits. In particular, straight silver conductive lines were deposited on a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) surface using inkjet printing technology, and subsequently tested under both axial and radial loads. Radial pre-stretching was compared to axial pre-stretching, resulting in an improved performance under radial loads. The optimal performance was achieved by pre-stretching the PDMS substrate with a radial strain of 27%. This resulted in stretchable circuits which could sustain radial loads with an average breakdown strain of approximately 19%. Additionally, horseshoe patterns were printed on radially pre-stretched PDMS substrates and their performance was compared to that of their straight line counterparts. Though these patterns are generally favorable for the fabrication of stretchable circuits, the optimal horseshoe pattern examined in this study could only sustain up to 16% radial strain on average when radially pre-stretched by 27%.
关键词： PDMS,inkjet printing,stretchable circuits,pre-stretching,sensors platform,silver nanoparticle ink
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Fluorinated graphene suspension for flexible and printed electronics: Flakes, 2D films, and heterostructures
摘要： Fluorinated graphene (FG), the most stable derivative of graphene, is suggested for the role of functional material (weak fluorination degree) and the dielectric layers for graphene and other 2D materials, especially for flexible and printed electronics. The main findings discussed in the present study are (1) an excellent mechanical properties of FG in bending conditions for the first time measured for FG with different fluorination degree; (2) the 97–99% transparency of FG films with thickness up to 25 nm in wide range of wavelengths, (3) a ultralow leakage current and a high breakdown field in the printed cross-bar structures; (4) a smooth increase in interplanar spacing by 1–2% from the center of few-layered fluorinated graphene flakes to their edges; (5) observation of only C\C related G line without defect related D line in Raman spectra in the case of giant amplification of Raman scattering for FG films printed at Ag layers. Unchanged characteristics of fluorinated graphene films up to stretching-strain values of 2.5–4% were demonstrated. Generally, it can be stated that fluorinated graphene films have great promise in flexible and printed electronics.
关键词： Heterostructures,2D printing techniques,Fluorinated graphene,HREM,FG flexibility
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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3-D Printing and CNC Machining Technologies for Exploration of Circularly Polarized Patch Antenna with Enhanced Gain
摘要： This paper presents a gain-enhanced circularly polarized (CP) patch antenna, where 3-D printing and computer numerical control (CNC) machining technologies are employed for the fabrication of its dielectric and metal parts, respectively. In order to assemble the whole structure effectively and accurately, a hybrid strategy and pin-loaded example are here proposed to deal with the detached dielectric and metal. On the one hand, asymmetrically 3-D printed substrate with mesh-grid architecture is formed with resin chunks to introduce perturbation and produce CP radiation. On the other hand, its metal part likewise possesses 3-D structure with four metal screws to be symmetrically placed in the two diagonals of square patch, thus making the patch and ground as a whole. More importantly, the screws have dual functions, which can not only integrate the dielectric and metal parts, but work as shorting pins. Therefore, due to the shunt inductive effect of shorting pins, the dominant mode of patch is excited at higher frequency, resulting in enlarged antenna area and enhanced gain. As a result, gain-enhanced CP patch antenna is realized, and an antenna prototype is then fabricated and tested, exhibiting a high CP gain about 10 dBic.
关键词： enhanced gain,shorting pins,CP patch antenna,3-D printing,CNC machining
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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3D Printing Amorphous Polysiloxane Terpolymers via Vat Photopolymerization
摘要： Photocuring and vat photopolymerization (VP) additive manufacturing (AM) is reported for two families of fully amorphous poly(dimethyl siloxane) (PDMS) terpolymers containing either diphenylsiloxy (DiPhS) or diethylsiloxy (DiEtS) repeating units. A thiol-functionalized PDMS crosslinker enables rapid crosslinking in air using efficient thiol–ene addition. Differential scanning calorimetry and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) confirm the absence of crystallinity for the DiPhS-containing systems, while DMA shows a rubbery plateau extending to greater than 200 °C for the DiEtS-containing system. VP-AM of both photopolymer systems afford well-defined 3D geometries, including high aspect ratio structures, which demonstrate feasibility of these photopolymers for the 3D printing of unique geometric objects that require elastomeric performance to temperatures as low as ?120 °C.
关键词： thiol–ene reaction,elastomers,poly(dimethyl siloxane),vat photopolymerization,siloxane terpolymers,3D printing
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Training of Hand Rehabilitation Using Low Cost Exoskeleton and Vision-Based Game Interface
摘要： Motivating game-based training have the potential to improve therapy for people with neurological impairments. In recent years, the serious games have become extremely useful tools in rehabilitation field. They aim to stimulate the mobility of the body through an immersive experience that puts the user in interactive virtual environment. This paper is concerned about developing a customized augmented reality system for stroke rehabilitation. This will be done through integrating an interactive serious game interface with a hand exoskeleton device. This game-based rehabilitation system allows users to carry out physical rehabilitation therapies using a natural user interface based on Kinect’s skeletal tracking features and the electromyography (EMG) sensor. During game playing, the interactive user interface provides useful real-time feedback information such as the time required to grasp a desired dynamic virtual object, and the assigned score and thus the ability of the proposed system to provide a compensatory action regarding the dynamic behavior of the virtual target. The main goal of the developed virtual environment is to create positive influences on the rehabilitation process. Patient movement information and signals obtained from the developed exoskeleton device are used together to monitor the rehabilitation progress. The developed exoskeleton hand is a 3D printed low cost device suitable for grasping tasks that can be used even for domestic stroke patients. The developed exoskeleton device is not only a mechanical system able to perform the rehabilitation act but also it presents an effective tracking and traceability software solution. The EMG signals measured during hand motion are used to detect the intention of hand opening or closing which in turn will actuate the mechanical structure to accomplish the desired task. Parameters and results of patients’ exercises are stored and analyzed when needed to evaluate patients’ progress. The developed system is tested experimentally and it is able to restore the functions of the upper limb and mainly give patients more motivation to undergo the rehabilitation exercises.
关键词： Robotic exoskeleton,EMG control,Kinect sensor,3D printing,Stroke rehabilitation
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Mechanisms of adhesion degradation at the photovoltiac module's cell metallization-encapsulant interface
摘要： Adhesion measurements and chemical characterization of the encapsulant/silver metallization interface of a photovoltaic (PV) module through temperature, humidity, and voltage bias exposures were conducted. Results demonstrate two independent degradation mechanisms: (a) with voltage bias, the ionic conduction of Na+ ions through the encapsulant results in the formation of sodium silicate at the silver metallization surface, thereby weakening that interface and (b) with moisture ingress, dissociation of the silane bonding to silver in the silver oxide similarly weakens this interface resulting in significantly lower debond energies.
关键词： photovoltaic module,screen printing,reliability,encapsulation,degradation,metallization
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Direct-printed nanoscale metal-oxide-wire electronics
摘要： One-dimensional metal oxide (MO) micro-wires and nano-wires (MOWs) can be excellent functional units for integrated and transparent electronics. However, MOWs produced using conventional synthesis methods are short, uncontrollable, and randomly-distributed, so they cannot be easily used to fabricate high-density transistor arrays with precisely-controlled MOW-channels. Here, we describe a large-scale direct-printed universal nanoscale MOW electronics which includes highly-aligned, digitally-controlled and arbitrarily-long MOW arrays and various nanoscale applications of MOW field-effect transistors (FETs), neuromorphic synaptic transistors, and gas sensors. Broad classes of pristine, doped and alloyed MOWs are fabricated, so we demonstrated all-MOWFETs composed of conducting indium oxide (In2O3) wires and semiconducting indium zinc oxide (IZO) wires; the devices show a high carrier mobility μ ~17.67 cm2 V-1 s-1, comparable to μ of MO thin-film FETs. MOW synaptic transistors show presynaptic signals dependent postsynaptic behaviors similar to biological synaptic responses; which can be promising nano-electronic units of high-density neuromorphic devices. We also demonstrated MOW gas sensors which show high response to NO2 gas. Our direct-printed, large-scale, and individually-controlled MOW electronics would be a promising approach in development of industrially-viable MOW electronics and open new horizons for precisely-controlled inorganic MOW electronics and nanoscale printed electronics.
关键词： synaptic transistors,metal oxide nanowires,metal oxide gas sensors,nanowire printing,metal oxide transistors,nanowire electronics
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Recent progress on jet printing of oxide-based thin film transistors
摘要： Among the printing technologies for printed electronics, jet printing-based methods provide promising solutions to the fabrication of oxide-based thin film transistors (TFTs) for flexible and non-flexible electronics. Their direct patterning capability, non-vacuum and solution-based material formation process have attracted a significant amount of interests from both the academic and industry sectors. This topical review summarizes recent progress on the development of jet printed metal oxide TFTs with special attention given to the surface related effects, ink preparation and post-printing treatments, which are the critical aspects of obtaining high performance printed TFTs. Firstly, a brief introduction is made on the state of art jet printing technologies: the piezoelectric/thermal inkjet printing, the newly emerged electro-hydrodynamic jet printing and aerosol jet printing. Then, surface related issues of wettability and coffee-ring effect are discussed. At last, jet printing of oxide-based TFTs is reviewed according to the classification of printed material types: metal oxide semiconductors, gate dielectrics and conductive electrodes. The extensive review of low temperature annealing methods made this work particular interesting to the printing of oxide-based TFTs on flexible substrates.
关键词： gate dielectric,jet printing,oxide-based semiconductors,thin film transistors,electrode
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29