Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to an aqueous inkjet ink containing a pigment as colorant, a polymeric dispersant, a polymeric binder, and a water-insoluble additive. The inks show improved properties for printing on paper and textile.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive thick film comprising steps of: (a) applying a fine silver particle dispersion on a substrate, wherein the fine silver particle dispersion comprises, (i) 60 to 95 wt. % of fine silver particles, wherein particle diameter (D50) of the fine silver particles is 50 to 300 nm, (ii) 4.5 to 39 wt. % of a solvent; and (iii) 0.1 to 3 wt. % of a resin, wherein the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the resin is 70 to 300° C., wherein the weight percentages are based on the weight of the fine silver particle dispersion; and (b) heating the applied fine silver particle dispersion at 80 to 1000° C.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fine silver particle dispersion comprising: (i) 60 to 95 wt. % of fine silver particles, wherein particle diameter (D50) of the fine silver particles is 50 to 300 nm, (ii) 4.5 to 39 wt. % of a solvent; and (iii) 0.1 to 3 wt. % of a resin, wherein the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the resin is 70 to 300° C., wherein the weight percentages are based on the weight of the fine silver particle dispersion.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fine silver particle dispersion including: (1) 65 to 95.4% by weight of fine silver particles which have an average primary particle diameter of 10 to 190 nm and which comprise 25% by number or less of silver particles having a primary particle diameter of 100 nm or larger, (2) 4.5 to 34.5% by weight of a solvent, and (3) 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of ethyl cellulose having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 120,000.

Abstract: A polymer thick film carbon black composition comprising 6-13 wt % conductive carbon black powder; and 87-94 wt % organic medium comprising thermoplastic polyurethane resin dissolved in an organic solvent may be used to form the resistive element of heaters in applications where significant stretching is required, particularly on substrates that can be highly elongated and, in particular, that can be used in wearable garment applications.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coating composition that can be applied to a substrate, especially a cellulose substrate. A layer of the coating composition applied to the substrate provides an excellent ink receptive layer and can be used as a coating on paper. The disclosure also relates to aqueous compositions and method for applying the layer of the coating composition onto the substrate.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a conductive paste comprising a fine silver particle dispersion and a glass frit, wherein the fine silver particle dispersion comprising: (1) 65 to 95.4% by weight of fine silver particles which have average primary particle diameter of 10 to 190 nm and which comprise 25% by number or less of silver particles having primary particle diameter of 100 nm or larger, (2) 4.5 to 34.5% by weight of a solvent, (3) 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of ethyl cellulose having weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 120,000. Also provided are: a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive thick film comprising steps of: (a) applying said fine silver particle dispersion on a substrate, and (b) heating the applied fine silver particle dispersion at 80 to 1000° C.; and an electrical device comprising a conductive thick film made with the foregoing paste.

Abstract: A polymer thick film carbon black composition comprising 6-13 wt % conductive carbon black powder; and 87-94 wt % organic medium comprising thermoplastic polyurethane resin dissolved in an organic solvent may be used to form the resistive element of heaters in applications where significant stretching is required, particularly on substrates that can be highly elongated and, in particular, that can be used in wearable garment applications.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coating composition that can be applied to a substrate, especially a cellulose substrate. A layer of the coating composition applied to the substrate provides an excellent ink receptive layer and can be used as a coating on paper. The disclosure also relates to aqueous compositions and method for applying the layer of the coating composition onto the substrate.

Abstract: This invention is directed to substrates and articles utilizing these substrates that provide improved performance of printable electronics on polymer substrates. In particular, the improved substrates relate to polymer films and electrical conductors printed on them. Application of a thin polymeric coating to the polymer film provides the improved performance of the printed conductors.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fine silver particle dispersion including: (1) 65 to 95.4% by weight of fine silver particles which have an average primary particle diameter of 10 to 190 nm and which comprise 25% by number or less of silver particles having a primary particle diameter of 100 nm or larger, (2) 4.5 to 34.5% by weight of a solvent, and (3) 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of ethyl cellulose having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 120,000.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a conductive paste comprising a fine silver particle dispersion and a glass frit, wherein the fine silver particle dispersion comprising: (1) 65 to 95.4% by weight of fine silver particles which have average primary particle diameter of 10 to 190 nm and which comprise 25% by number or less of silver particles having primary particle diameter of 100 nm or larger, (2) 4.5 to 34.5% by weight of a solvent, (3) 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of ethyl cellulose having weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 120,000. Also provided are: a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive thick film comprising steps of: (a) applying said fine silver particle dispersion on a substrate, and (b) heating the applied fine silver particle dispersion at 80 to 1000 ° C.; and an electrical device comprising a conductive thick film made with the foregoing paste.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to an aqueous inkjet ink containing a pigment as colorant, a polymeric dispersant, a polymeric binder, and a water-insoluble additive. The inks show improved properties for printing on paper and textile.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thick-film paste composition for printing the front side of a solar cell device having one or more insulating layers. The thick-film paste comprises an electrically conductive metal and an oxide composition dispersed in an organic medium that includes microgel particles and an organopolysiloxane.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coating composition that can be applied to a substrate, especially a cellulose substrate. A layer of the coating composition applied to the substrate provides an excellent ink receptive layer and can be used as a coating on paper. The disclosure also relates to aqueous compositions and method for applying the layer of the coating composition onto the substrate.

Abstract: A conductive paste composition comprises (i) an inorganic powder comprising at least a conductive powder, (ii) at least one microgel polymer, and (iii) a solvent. The paste composition may be used in a process for manufacturing an electrical device comprising: preparing a substrate; applying the conductive paste onto the substrate in a preselected pattern; and heating the applied conductive paste to form a conductive structure that provides an electrode for connecting the device. The paste composition beneficially permits the formation of narrow, high aspect ratio features in the conductive structure.

Abstract: This invention pertains to aqueous inkjet inks containing self-dispersing pigments. The self-dispersing pigments are modified with multivalent cations.

Abstract: This invention pertains to self-dispersing pigment dispersions. The self-dispersing pigments are modified with a multivalent cation and an anionic polymer.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive thick film comprising steps of: (a) applying a fine silver particle dispersion on a substrate, wherein the fine silver particle dispersion comprises, (i) 60 to 95 wt. % of fine silver particles, wherein particle diameter (D50) of the fine silver particles is 50 to 300 nm, (ii) 4.5 to 39 wt. % of a solvent; and (iii) 0.1 to 3 wt. % of a resin, wherein the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the resin is 70 to 300° C., wherein the weight percentages are based on the weight of the fine silver particle dispersion; and (b) heating the applied fine silver particle dispersion at 80 to 1000° C.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a fine silver particle dispersion comprising: (i) 60 to 95 wt. % of fine silver particles, wherein particle diameter (D50) of the fine silver particles is 50 to 300 nm, (ii) 4.5 to 39 wt. % of a solvent; and (iii) 0.1 to 3 wt. % of a resin, wherein the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the resin is 70 to 300° C., wherein the weight percentages are based on the weight of the fine silver particle dispersion.