Nanoengineers used inkjet printing and laser processing technology to create cost-efficient waterproof graphene circuits for washable electronics

Briefing

Nanoengineers used inkjet printing and laser processing technology to create cost-efficient waterproof graphene circuits for washable electronics

January 29, 2018

Briefing
  • Waterproof Electronic Circuits – Iowa State University professor, Jonathan Claussen and his research group, used inkjet printing and laser treatment processing to develop low-cost, flexible, water-resistant electronic circuits
  • How It Is Made – Inkjet prints flakes of strong, biocompatible graphene, which undergoes treatment processing from rapid-pulse lasers to boost conductivity
  • Applications – Useful for making washable electronics that resist stain, ice, or biofilms, in addition to flexible electronics, microfluidic technologies, and electrochemical sensors
  • Next steps – Include further studies to better understand water-repelling capabilities of printed graphene's microsurfaces, as well as patent technology for commercialization

Accelerator
Advanced Materials, Computation and Storage

Sector
Information Technology

Organization
Iowa State University, Lehigh University, Rice University

Source

Original Publication Date
January 23, 2018

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