Material characterization for using in low-cost printed electronics

Abstract

Printed electronics encompasses the set of printing methods with special inks used to create electrical devices on various substrates. It emerges as a technological alternative for the implementation of electronic circuits at relatively low cost with almost immediate availability. Basic research in new inks and substrates is in permanent development, thus the way for accessible applications both in existing and recently emerging sectors are now enabled. In this work, the possibilities of printed electronics based on low cost 3D printing are explored. Also, as a first step, measurement of conductive material characteristics is presented.