Title
Printing of metallic inks for conductive functionalities (Research)
Abstract
General purpose Internet has become the central link in all computer technologies. Over the coming years it is obvious that this trend will expand further to everyday articles (see e.g. the White Paper of Texas Instruments on IoT). To materialize, however, this "Internet of Things" requires cheap and flexible electronics. By targeting the printing of metallic conductors, this project aims at proving the technological and economic feasibility of incorporating internet connectivity in common consumer products. Link with the SIM program The program is linked to SoPPoM, solution based processing of PV Modules. Focus is again on solution processable inks / precursors, that can be converted into functional materials and devices where Met@link focuses on printed metals. The electric conductivity and connectivity these metals offer is key to a wide range of printed functionalities, including electronics, photonics and energy. In this respect, this proposal broadens the initial scope of SoPPoM with an emphasis on a shorter time to market, a stronger link to existing applications, an expansion towards cheaper materials and ecological and safe processes, and a wider application portfolio.
Period of project
01 October 2015 - 30 September 2018