Silver Nanoparticles for Conductive Inks: From Synthesis and Ink Formulation to Their Use in Printing Technologies
Currently, silver nanoparticles have attracted large interest in the photonics, electrics, analytical, and antimicrobial/biocidal fields due to their excellent optical, electrical, biological, and antibacterial properties. The versatility in generating different sizes, shapes, and surface morphologi...
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| author | Junhui Zhang Maziar Ahmadi Gemma Fargas Nikola Perinka Javier Reguera Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez Luis Llanes Emilio Jiménez-Piqué |
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| description | Currently, silver nanoparticles have attracted large interest in the photonics, electrics, analytical, and antimicrobial/biocidal fields due to their excellent optical, electrical, biological, and antibacterial properties. The versatility in generating different sizes, shapes, and surface morphologies results in a wide range of applications of silver nanoparticles in various industrial and health-related areas. In industrial applications, silver nanoparticles are used to produce conductive inks, which allows the construction of electronic devices on low-cost and flexible substrates by using various printing techniques. In order to achieve successful printed patterns, the necessary formulation and synthesis need to be engineered to fulfil the printing technique requirements. Additional sintering processes are typically further required to remove the added polymers, which are used to produce the desired adherence, viscosity, and reliable performance. This contribution presents a review of the synthesis of silver nanoparticles via different methods (chemical, physical and biological methods) and the application of silver nanoparticles under the electrical field. Formulation of silver inks and formation of conductive patterns by using different printing techniques (inkjet printing, screen printing and aerosol jet printing) are presented. Post-printing treatments are also discussed. A summary concerning outlooks and perspectives is presented at the end of this review. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0cdc3941dd914939b8abc60faffd5bfb2023-11-23T21:07:05ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012022-01-0112223410.3390/met12020234Silver Nanoparticles for Conductive Inks: From Synthesis and Ink Formulation to Their Use in Printing TechnologiesJunhui Zhang0Maziar Ahmadi1Gemma Fargas2Nikola Perinka3Javier Reguera4Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez5Luis Llanes6Emilio Jiménez-Piqué7CIEFMA-Departament de Ciència i Enginyeria de Materials, Campus Diagonal Besòs (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Building I, 1st Floor, 08019 Barcelona, SpainCIEFMA-Departament de Ciència i Enginyeria de Materials, Campus Diagonal Besòs (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Building I, 1st Floor, 08019 Barcelona, SpainCIEFMA-Departament de Ciència i Enginyeria de Materials, Campus Diagonal Besòs (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Building I, 1st Floor, 08019 Barcelona, SpainBCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, SpainBCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, SpainBCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, SpainCIEFMA-Departament de Ciència i Enginyeria de Materials, Campus Diagonal Besòs (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Building I, 1st Floor, 08019 Barcelona, SpainCIEFMA-Departament de Ciència i Enginyeria de Materials, Campus Diagonal Besòs (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, C/Eduard Maristany, 10-14, Building I, 1st Floor, 08019 Barcelona, SpainCurrently, silver nanoparticles have attracted large interest in the photonics, electrics, analytical, and antimicrobial/biocidal fields due to their excellent optical, electrical, biological, and antibacterial properties. The versatility in generating different sizes, shapes, and surface morphologies results in a wide range of applications of silver nanoparticles in various industrial and health-related areas. In industrial applications, silver nanoparticles are used to produce conductive inks, which allows the construction of electronic devices on low-cost and flexible substrates by using various printing techniques. In order to achieve successful printed patterns, the necessary formulation and synthesis need to be engineered to fulfil the printing technique requirements. Additional sintering processes are typically further required to remove the added polymers, which are used to produce the desired adherence, viscosity, and reliable performance. This contribution presents a review of the synthesis of silver nanoparticles via different methods (chemical, physical and biological methods) and the application of silver nanoparticles under the electrical field. Formulation of silver inks and formation of conductive patterns by using different printing techniques (inkjet printing, screen printing and aerosol jet printing) are presented. Post-printing treatments are also discussed. A summary concerning outlooks and perspectives is presented at the end of this review.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/12/2/234silver nanoparticlessynthesissilver-based ink formulationspost-printing treatments |
| spellingShingle | Junhui Zhang Maziar Ahmadi Gemma Fargas Nikola Perinka Javier Reguera Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez Luis Llanes Emilio Jiménez-Piqué Silver Nanoparticles for Conductive Inks: From Synthesis and Ink Formulation to Their Use in Printing Technologies Metals silver nanoparticles synthesis silver-based ink formulations post-printing treatments |
| title | Silver Nanoparticles for Conductive Inks: From Synthesis and Ink Formulation to Their Use in Printing Technologies |
| title_full | Silver Nanoparticles for Conductive Inks: From Synthesis and Ink Formulation to Their Use in Printing Technologies |
| title_fullStr | Silver Nanoparticles for Conductive Inks: From Synthesis and Ink Formulation to Their Use in Printing Technologies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Silver Nanoparticles for Conductive Inks: From Synthesis and Ink Formulation to Their Use in Printing Technologies |
| title_short | Silver Nanoparticles for Conductive Inks: From Synthesis and Ink Formulation to Their Use in Printing Technologies |
| title_sort | silver nanoparticles for conductive inks from synthesis and ink formulation to their use in printing technologies |
| topic | silver nanoparticles synthesis silver-based ink formulations post-printing treatments |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/12/2/234 |
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