Development of an Electrowetting-on-Dielectric Cellulose-Based Conductive Sensor Using Direct Inkjet Printed Silver Nanoparticles

In the quest for sustainable and efficient solutions for modern electronics, flexible electronic devices have garnered global attention due to their potential to revolutionize various technological applications. The manufacturing of these devices poses significant challenges, particularly regarding...

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Main Authors: Oriol Caro-Pérez, Maria Blanca Roncero, Jasmina Casals-Terré
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4176/5/4/48
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Maria Blanca Roncero
Jasmina Casals-Terré
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description In the quest for sustainable and efficient solutions for modern electronics, flexible electronic devices have garnered global attention due to their potential to revolutionize various technological applications. The manufacturing of these devices poses significant challenges, particularly regarding environmental sustainability and ease of production. A novel method employing direct inkjet printing of silver nanoparticle (npAg) ink onto cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) substrates is presented, offering a promising alternative to conventional methods. This study demonstrates the ability of CNCs to serve as a flexible and biodegradable substrate that does not require complex post-printing treatments to achieve adequate electrical performance. This method was implemented in the fabrication of an electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) device, achieving circuit patterns with high resolutions and reduced resistances. The findings not only validate the use of CNCs in flexible electronic applications but also underscore the potential of advanced printing techniques to develop flexible electronics that are environmentally sustainable and technically feasible.
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spelling doaj-art-a7e56ba0182b49bd8c228f8be7fa0bab2025-08-20T02:43:20ZengMDPI AGPolysaccharides2673-41762024-12-015476178210.3390/polysaccharides5040048Development of an Electrowetting-on-Dielectric Cellulose-Based Conductive Sensor Using Direct Inkjet Printed Silver NanoparticlesOriol Caro-Pérez0Maria Blanca Roncero1Jasmina Casals-Terré2CELBIOTECH Paper Engineering Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya BarcelonaTech (UPC), Colom Street 11, 08222 Terrassa, SpainCELBIOTECH Paper Engineering Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya BarcelonaTech (UPC), Colom Street 11, 08222 Terrassa, SpainMicroTech Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya BarcelonaTech (UPC), Colom Street 11, 08222 Terrassa, SpainIn the quest for sustainable and efficient solutions for modern electronics, flexible electronic devices have garnered global attention due to their potential to revolutionize various technological applications. The manufacturing of these devices poses significant challenges, particularly regarding environmental sustainability and ease of production. A novel method employing direct inkjet printing of silver nanoparticle (npAg) ink onto cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) substrates is presented, offering a promising alternative to conventional methods. This study demonstrates the ability of CNCs to serve as a flexible and biodegradable substrate that does not require complex post-printing treatments to achieve adequate electrical performance. This method was implemented in the fabrication of an electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) device, achieving circuit patterns with high resolutions and reduced resistances. The findings not only validate the use of CNCs in flexible electronic applications but also underscore the potential of advanced printing techniques to develop flexible electronics that are environmentally sustainable and technically feasible.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4176/5/4/48electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD)crystalline nanocellulose (CNC)flexible electronicsinkjet printingbiodegradable materials
spellingShingle Oriol Caro-Pérez
Maria Blanca Roncero
Jasmina Casals-Terré
Development of an Electrowetting-on-Dielectric Cellulose-Based Conductive Sensor Using Direct Inkjet Printed Silver Nanoparticles
Polysaccharides
electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD)
crystalline nanocellulose (CNC)
flexible electronics
inkjet printing
biodegradable materials
title Development of an Electrowetting-on-Dielectric Cellulose-Based Conductive Sensor Using Direct Inkjet Printed Silver Nanoparticles
title_full Development of an Electrowetting-on-Dielectric Cellulose-Based Conductive Sensor Using Direct Inkjet Printed Silver Nanoparticles
title_fullStr Development of an Electrowetting-on-Dielectric Cellulose-Based Conductive Sensor Using Direct Inkjet Printed Silver Nanoparticles
title_full_unstemmed Development of an Electrowetting-on-Dielectric Cellulose-Based Conductive Sensor Using Direct Inkjet Printed Silver Nanoparticles
title_short Development of an Electrowetting-on-Dielectric Cellulose-Based Conductive Sensor Using Direct Inkjet Printed Silver Nanoparticles
title_sort development of an electrowetting on dielectric cellulose based conductive sensor using direct inkjet printed silver nanoparticles
topic electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD)
crystalline nanocellulose (CNC)
flexible electronics
inkjet printing
biodegradable materials
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4176/5/4/48
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