Ag Metallization by Inkjet Processing on Quartz Fibers

Abstract

The authors have proposed a method of producing flexible intelligent sheet devices by weaving the fiber device segments. Inkjet direct printing technology is proposed for producing thin film devices on fiber substrates. This paper reports on a concept of inkjet patterning and film deposition in fiber trenches. Ag ink droplets were deposited in the shallow trenches on the quartz fiber substrates. The Ag ink pattern width was precisely fixed by the trench wall. Laser irrdiation was applied for rapid sintering of metal ink.