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Preparation of graphene-based inks and their applications to printed electronics:A review

  • LI Wenbo ,
  • WANG Xudong ,
  • SONG Yanlin
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  • 1. Research Center of Graphene Applications, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Beijing 100095, China;
    2. Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China

Received date: 2017-07-17

  Revised date: 2017-08-01

  Online published: 2017-09-18

Abstract

Graphene-based materials have excellent conductivity, flexibility and chemical stability, revealing a promising prospect in printed electrics. This paper reviews the macro scale preparation of graphene-based materials, and introduces the technical characteristics and requirements of inks for inkjet printing, screen printing and 3D printing. The applications of graphene in printed electronic functional devices are summarized, mainly including transparent conductive films, flexible circuits, microsupercapacitors and wearable sensors. Existing problems and challenges in the current research are discussed. For the future development, it is envisioned that multi-functional, high performance device applications will be achieved through increasing structural diversity of printed circuits and focusing on the assembly strategy to enhance ordered arrangement of graphene building blocks.

Cite this article

LI Wenbo , WANG Xudong , SONG Yanlin . Preparation of graphene-based inks and their applications to printed electronics:A review[J]. Science & Technology Review, 2017 , 35(17) : 30 -36 . DOI: 10.3981/j.issn.1000-7857.2017.17.003

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