Nanomaterials-Based Functional Inks for Printing Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Nanomaterial-based functional inks have gained significant attention in recent years for their potential applications in printing. These inks incorporate nanoscale materials (nanoparticles or nanocomposites) to provide specific functionalities and properties to the printed patterns.

One of the key advantages of using nanomaterials in functional inks is the ability to control the properties, such as conductivity, transparency, or even biological activity, of the resulting printed materials. This opens up new possibilities in various applications, including advanced electronics, photovoltaics, sensors, smart packaging, biomedical devices, etc.

By using such inks, it is possible to print conductive patterns, enabling the production of flexible and lightweight electronic devices, or to provide mechanical flexibility and durability to the printed materials. Thus, it is possible to print patterns that can withstand bending or stretching, making them suitable for applications such as wearable electronics or flexible displays. Furthermore, some nanoparticles can attribute antimicrobial properties to inks, which can be useful in medical or food packaging applications. Similarly, the integration of nanoparticles with catalytic properties can enable printing/coating for environmental or energy applications.

Further research and development in this field will continue to expand the possibilities and impact of nanomaterial-based inks. As research in this field progresses, it is expected that nanomaterial-based inks/coatings will find widespread applications in various industries, revolutionizing the way we produce electronic devices.

However, there are still various obstacles (the stable dispersion of nanoparticles in the ink formulation, cost, commercial-scale production, eco-friendly technology, printing characteristics, etc.) that need to be overcome for the industrial-scale application of functional inks.

This Special Issue plans to include research articles, short communications, and reviews related, but not limited, to the following:

• The preparation and use of nanomaterials for the development of functional inks.
• Characteristics, properties, and printing applications of functional inks based on nanomaterials.
• Applications of printed devices that utilize nanomaterial-based functional inks.
• In general, works that contribute to the elucidation of a representative image of this subject.

Dr. Vassiliki Belessi
Dr. Vasilios Georgakilas
Prof. Dr. Grigoris Kaltsas
Guest Editors

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• conductive/dielectric inks
• thermochromic/fluorescent inks
• piezoresistive/piezoelectric inks
• magnetic inks
• inkjet/gravure/flexographic/screen/aerosol printing
• nanocomposites

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