Date of Award
12-2008
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Chemical and Paper Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Margaret K. Joyce
Second Advisor
Dr. Paul Dan Fleming
Third Advisor
Dr. Alexandra Pekarovicova
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Marian Rebros
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Campus Only
Abstract
Different substrates have been explored for their use in printed electronics. Among substrates, paper is an important option for the smart packaging segment. Paper is highly porous and hydroscopic in nature. It undergoes dimensional changes upon exposure to changes in humidity and temperature, which can significantly affect the electrical performance of printed features.
Experiments were performed to extend the findings of previous researchers over a broader range of temperature and humidity conditions, in order to establish a correlation between temperature, humidity and resistance of silver-based inks for printed electronics. The heat cured Gravure printed traces were tested for various relative humidity and temperature conditions to determine the effect on resistance i.e. on performance of conductive ink in different climatic conditions. Substrate properties like Roughness, Porosity and Permeability were also studied to find interaction with the electrical property of the conductive printed traces.
Recommended Citation
Mahajan, Abhinay, "The Impact of Humidity and Temperature on the Performance of Printed Conductive Inks" (2008). Masters Theses. 207.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/207