Influence of Print Parameters on Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Conductive Traces Printed Using Water-Based Silver Nanoparticle Ink on Inkjet Platform

Printed electronics have garnered increased attention for mainstream applications. Many advancements in sustainable printed electronics materials have prompted the need to realize the process-property relationship of these newly introduced materials. Previously, authors have studied the effect of volatile organic solvent ink process parameters on print consistency and mechanical-electrical performance. However, there is insufficient research regarding the influence of process parameters on the mechanical and electrical performance of traces printed with water-based conductive ink. Due to the potential for low-cost, high-volume manufacturing, inkjet printing has become prominent among printed electronics techniques. A foundational understanding of its mechanical and electrical properties is required for the high-volume scale-up of reliable conductive traces with sustainable inks. In addition, the effect of the sintering conditions on the realized resistivity has also been examined.