Sterically Stabilized Multilayer Graphene Nanoshells for Inkjet Printed Resistors
In the field of printed electronics, there is a pressing need for printable resistors, particularly ones where the resistance can be varied without changing the size of the resistor. This work presents ink synthesis and printing results for variable resistance, inkjet-printed patterns of a novel and...
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| description | In the field of printed electronics, there is a pressing need for printable resistors, particularly ones where the resistance can be varied without changing the size of the resistor. This work presents ink synthesis and printing results for variable resistance, inkjet-printed patterns of a novel and sustainable carbon nanomaterial—multilayer graphene nanoshells. Dispersed multilayer graphene nanospheres are sterically stabilized by a surfactant (Triton X100), and no post-process is required to achieve the resistive functionality. A surface tension-based adsorption analysis technique is used to determine the optimal surfactant dosage, and a geometric model explains the conformation of adsorbed surfactant molecules. The energetic interparticle potentials between approaching particles are modeled to assess and compare the stability of sterically and electrostatically stabilized multilayer graphene nanoshells. The multilayer graphene nanoshell inks presented here show a promising new pathway toward sustainable and practical printed resistors that achieve variable resistances within a constant areal footprint without post-processing. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8bfd02fd48084eb789339e7cf8b6e1f72023-11-22T12:47:04ZengMDPI AGElectronic Materials2673-39782021-09-012339441210.3390/electronicmat2030027Sterically Stabilized Multilayer Graphene Nanoshells for Inkjet Printed ResistorsMichael Orrill0Dustin Abele1Michael J. Wagner2Saniya LeBlanc3Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USADepartment of Chemistry, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USADepartment of Chemistry, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USADepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USAIn the field of printed electronics, there is a pressing need for printable resistors, particularly ones where the resistance can be varied without changing the size of the resistor. This work presents ink synthesis and printing results for variable resistance, inkjet-printed patterns of a novel and sustainable carbon nanomaterial—multilayer graphene nanoshells. Dispersed multilayer graphene nanospheres are sterically stabilized by a surfactant (Triton X100), and no post-process is required to achieve the resistive functionality. A surface tension-based adsorption analysis technique is used to determine the optimal surfactant dosage, and a geometric model explains the conformation of adsorbed surfactant molecules. The energetic interparticle potentials between approaching particles are modeled to assess and compare the stability of sterically and electrostatically stabilized multilayer graphene nanoshells. The multilayer graphene nanoshell inks presented here show a promising new pathway toward sustainable and practical printed resistors that achieve variable resistances within a constant areal footprint without post-processing.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3978/2/3/27nanomaterialsnanoparticlesgrapheneprinted electronicsinkjet |
| spellingShingle | Michael Orrill Dustin Abele Michael J. Wagner Saniya LeBlanc Sterically Stabilized Multilayer Graphene Nanoshells for Inkjet Printed Resistors Electronic Materials nanomaterials nanoparticles graphene printed electronics inkjet |
| title | Sterically Stabilized Multilayer Graphene Nanoshells for Inkjet Printed Resistors |
| title_full | Sterically Stabilized Multilayer Graphene Nanoshells for Inkjet Printed Resistors |
| title_fullStr | Sterically Stabilized Multilayer Graphene Nanoshells for Inkjet Printed Resistors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sterically Stabilized Multilayer Graphene Nanoshells for Inkjet Printed Resistors |
| title_short | Sterically Stabilized Multilayer Graphene Nanoshells for Inkjet Printed Resistors |
| title_sort | sterically stabilized multilayer graphene nanoshells for inkjet printed resistors |
| topic | nanomaterials nanoparticles graphene printed electronics inkjet |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3978/2/3/27 |
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