Abstract:
An indirect printing apparatus can include an intermediate transfer member, at least one jetting nozzle of a printhead positioned proximate the intermediate transfer member for jetting sacrificial coating composition droplets imagewise onto the intermediate transfer member, a drying station, at least one ink jet nozzle positioned proximate the intermediate transfer member, an ink processing station, and a substrate transfer mechanism. The drying station can be configured for drying the sacrificial coating composition to form a sacrificial coating pattern on the intermediate transfer member. The at least one ink jet nozzle can be configured for jetting ink droplets onto the sacrificial coating formed on the intermediate transfer member. The ink processing station can be configured to at least partially dry the ink on the sacrificial coating formed on the intermediate transfer member. The substrate transfer mechanism can be configured for moving a substrate into contact with the intermediate transfer member.
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:
Provided herein is conductive adhesive composition comprising at least one epoxy resin, at least one polymer chosen from polyvinyl phenols and polyvinyl butyrals, at least one melamine resin, a plurality of metal nanoparticle shaving an average particle size ranging from about 0.5 nanometers to about 100 nanometers, and at least one solvent. Also provided herein is an electronic device comprising a substrate, conductive features disposed on the substrate, a conductive electrical component disposed over the conductive features, and a conductive adhesive composition disposed between the conductive features and the conductive electrical component. Further disclosed herein are methods of making a conductive adhesive composition.
Abstract:
Provided herein is conductive adhesive composition comprising at least one epoxy resin, at least one polymer chosen from polyvinyl phenols and polyvinyl butyrals, at least one melamine resin, a plurality of eutectic metal alloy nanoparticles, and at least one solvent. Also provided herein is an electronic device comprising a substrate, conductive features disposed on the substrate, a conductive electrical component disposed over the conductive features, and a conductive adhesive composition disposed between the conductive features and the conductive electrical component. Further disclosed herein are methods of making a conductive adhesive composition.
Abstract:
An aqueous sacrificial coating composition for an image transfer member in an aqueous ink imaging system is provided. The sacrificial coating composition may include at least one polymer, at least one selected from (i) at least one chain extender, or (ii) a reactive elastomeric latex, wherein the at least one chain extender comprises a species capable of linking linear chains or chain segments of the reactive elastomeric latex, at least one hygroscopic plasticizer, and at least one surfactant.
Abstract:
UV-curable interlayer compositions are provided. In embodiments, the interlayer composition comprises at least one aliphatic di(meth)acrylate monomer diluent having a dynamic viscosity at 25° C. of less than about 100 cps; at least one (meth)acrylate oligomer selected from epoxy (meth)acrylates, polyester (meth)acrylates, polyether (meth)acrylates, urethane (meth)acrylates and combinations thereof, the at least one(meth) acrylate oligomer having a glass transition temperature in the range of from about minus 10° C. to about 100° C. and a dynamic viscosity at 25° C. of less than about 3000 cps; and at least two photoinitiators. Multilayer structures formed using the compositions and related methods are also provided.
Abstract:
A method of making a sacrificial coating composition is disclosed. The method comprises emulsifying an oil with surfactant and water to form an oil-in-water emulsion; and combining ingredients comprising (i) at least one polymer, (ii) at least one hygroscopic material, (iii) the oil-in water emulsion and (iv) water to produce the sacrificial coating composition. The at least one polymer is selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic polymer, a latex comprising polymer particles dispersed in a continuous liquid phase, or mixtures thereof.
Abstract:
UV-curable interlayer compositions are provided. In embodiments, the interlayer composition comprises at least one aliphatic di(meth)acrylate monomer diluent having a dynamic viscosity at 25° C. of less than about 100 cps; at least one (meth)acrylate oligomer selected from epoxy (meth)acrylates, polyester (meth)acrylates, polyether (meth)acrylates, urethane (meth)acrylates and combinations thereof, the at least one(meth) acrylate oligomer having a glass transition temperature in the range of from about minus 10° C. to about 100° C. and a dynamic viscosity at 25° C. of less than about 3000 cps; and at least two photoinitiators. Multilayer structures formed using the compositions and related methods are also provided.
Abstract:
A composition formed from ingredients comprising: an epoxy; a polyvinyl phenol; a cross-linking agent; an epoxy silane; and a solvent is disclosed. A printable medium and other devices made from the composition are also disclosed.
Abstract:
An ink includes a plurality of silver nanoparticles, an aminomethylsilane viscosifier, and a hydrocarbon solvent. A method includes providing an ink including a plurality of silver nanoparticles, an aminomethylsilane viscosifier, and a hydrocarbon solvent, the method including printing an image on a substrate with the ink, and annealing the image on the substrate. An ink includes organoamine-stabilized silver nanoparticles, a viscosifier comprising N-(6-aminohexyl)aminomethyltriethoxysilane, and a hydrocarbon solvent.