Abstract:
A process including providing a curable gellant ink composition having a phase transition temperature; heating the ink composition to a temperature above the phase transition temperature; depositing the ink composition onto a substrate; wherein upon contact with the substrate the ink composition freezes to provide a gel ink layer; treating at least a portion of the gel ink layer whereby treated gellant ink reacts to form a three-dimensional object and wherein untreated gellant ink does not react and remains in gellant form; optionally, wherein the unreacted gellant ink provides a support structure for overhang portions of the three-dimensional object.
Abstract:
A photoreceptor includes a substrate a charge generating layer disposed on the substrate and a charge transport layer disposed on the charge generating layer, the charge transport layer includes a hole transport molecule, a fluorinated diol, and a leveling agent, the charge transport layer is substantially free of a polymer binder and catalyst, and has a post-discharge voltage of less than about 10 volts.
Abstract:
A method and structure for a device including a non-contact gap control device for maintaining a distance between surfaces can include a pliable platform, a frame to which the pliable platform is secured, an aerodynamic floating (AF) head attached to the pliable platform and a probe for measuring, testing, and/or characterizing a substrate adjacent to the AF head. A pressurized gas source can be coupled to the AF head, such that a pressurized gas is ejected onto the substrate to maintain a distance between the substrate and the AF head during measurement. While the frame can be held immobile, the pliable platform can react in response to irregularities in the substrate to maintain a generally constant distance between the AF head and the substrate.
Abstract:
There is described an image forming apparatus that includes an imaging member having a charge retentive-surface for developing an electrostatic latent image thereon. The imaging member includes a substrate and photoconductive member disposed on the substrate. The image forming apparatus includes a charging unit for applying an electrostatic charge on the imaging member to a predetermined electric potential wherein the charging unit is spaced from the photoconductive member a distance of from about 3 μm to about 300 μm. The image forming apparatus includes a delivery member in contact with the surface of the photoconductive member. The delivery member includes an elastomeric matrix impregnated with a liquid lubricant wherein the delivery member applies a layer of liquid lubricant to the surface of the photoconductor wherein in the layer has a thickness of from about 1 nm to about 15 nm during steady state operation.
Abstract:
A printable flexible overcoat ink composition that can be digitally printed is disclosed. For example, the printable flexible overcoat ink composition includes a mixture of a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and a solvent. The mixture is mixed to have a viscosity of 1 centipoise to 2,000 centipoise to allow the mixture to be digitally printed via an inkjet printhead or an aerosol jet printhead.
Abstract:
Provided herein is a composition for eutectic metal alloy nanoparticles having an average particle size ranging from about 0.5 nanometers to less than about 5000 nanometers and at least one organoamine stabilizer. Also provided herein is a process for preparing eutectic metal alloy nanoparticles comprising mixing at least one organic polar solvent, at least one organoamine stabilizer, and a eutectic metal alloy to create a mixture; sonicating the mixture at a temperature above the melting point of the eutectic metal alloy; and collecting a composition comprising a plurality of eutectic metal alloy nanoparticles having an average particle size ranging from about 0.5 nanometers to less than about 5000 nanometers. Further disclosed herein are hybrid conductive ink compositions comprising a component comprising a plurality of metal nanoparticles and a component comprising a plurality of eutectic metal alloy nanoparticles.
Abstract:
Methods for printing a conductive object are provided which may comprise dispensing one of a first ink composition and a second ink composition towards a substrate surface to form a deposition region on the substrate surface or on a previously printed object on the substrate surface, wherein the first ink composition comprises an aqueous solution of a metal compound and the second ink composition comprises an aqueous solution of a stable free radical; dispensing the other of the first and second ink compositions in the deposition region to mix the first and second ink compositions and induce chemical reduction of the metal compound by the stable free radical and precipitation of the metal of the metal compound; and removing solvent from the deposition region, thereby forming a conductive object comprising the precipitated metal.
Abstract:
A conductive polymer composite is disclosed. The composite comprises a thermoplastic polymer; carbon nanotubes in an amount ranging from 2% to about 40% by weight, relative to the total weight of the conductive polymer composite; and a plurality of graphitic particles in an amount ranging from about 2% to about 50% by weight, relative to the total weight of the conductive polymer composite.
Abstract:
Conductive adhesive compositions, jettable ink adhesive compositions, printed electronics incorporating the conductive adhesive compositions, and methods for preparing the same are provided. The conductive adhesive composition may include a eutectic metal alloy, an amine, and a solvent, and the eutectic metal alloy may include gallium, indium, and optionally tin.
Abstract:
An ink composition including a metal salt amine complex; wherein the metal salt amine complex is formed from a metal salt and an amine; a compound selected from the group consisting of a stable free radical, a photoacid generator, and a thermal acid generator; and an optional solvent. A process including forming a metal salt amine complex; adding a compound selected from the group consisting of a stable free radical, a photoacid generator, and a thermal acid generator to the metal salt amine complex to form an ink. A process including providing an ink composition comprising a metal salt amine complex, wherein the metal salt amine complex is formed from a metal salt and an amine; a compound selected from the group consisting of a stable free radical, a photoacid generator, and a thermal acid generator; and an optional solvent; depositing the ink composition onto a substrate to form deposited features; and treating the deposited features on the substrate to form conductive features on the substrate.