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Briefing
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- Metal Deposition Technique – Researchers from Imperial College London developed technique to deposit metals, such as silver, gold, and platinum onto fabrics
- How It Is Made – Fabric is immersed in microscopic silicon particles, allowing metals to grow throughout material rather than simply coating its surface
- 3D Printing – Process can be scaled up and conducted by large conventional 3D printers
- Demonstrations – To demonstrate potential of technique, researchers created silver coil antennas that can transmit data and power, useful for contactless payment systems, as well as paper sensors that detect genetic indicators of disease, and battery by depositing silver onto paper and then adding zinc
- Applications – Include low-cost medical diagnostic tools, sticker sensors that measure air pollution, and smart clothing with health monitoring capabilities
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Consumer Durables, Healthcare/Health Sciences, Information Technology
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Function
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Research and Development
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Organization
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Imperial College London
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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January 17, 2019
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