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- Composites with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can be enhanced for various applications through improved printing methods that allow for high-resolution patterns.
- A new intaglio contact printing technique using a CNT/paraffin composite enables precise patterns (<10 µm) on diverse substrates, including human skin, without compromising durability.
- This method facilitates the quick creation of effective miniaturized sensors and energy-harvesting devices, paving the way for advancements in both CNT research and soft lithography techniques across multiple fields.
Article Abstract
Composites based on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are promising patternable materials that can be engineered to incorporate the outstanding properties of CNTs into various applications via printing technologies. However, conventional printing methods for CNTs require further improvement to overcome the major drawbacks that limit the patterning resolution and target substrate. Herein, an intaglio contact printing method based on a CNT/paraffin composite is presented for realizing highly precise CNT network patterns without restrictions on the substrate. In this method, the CNT/paraffin composite can be patterned with a high resolution (<10 µm) and neatly transferred onto various substrates with a wide range of surface energies, including human skin. The patterned composite exhibits high durability against structural deformations, and structural damage caused by fatigue accumulation can be cured in a few seconds. In addition, miniaturized sensing and energy-harvesting applications are demonstrated with high performances. The present method facilitates the rapid fabrication of highly precise interdigitated electrodes via one-step printing, enabling high-performance operation and miniaturization of the devices. It is anticipated that these results will not only spur the further development of various applications of CNTs but also contribute to advances in soft lithography methods applicable to many fields of science and engineering.
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