FLEXICON

我们将在紫外线固化聚合物介电膜中微模制一个网状通道网络，以定义一个图案，我们将使用催化剂喷墨印刷或牺牲金属载体在其中电镀铜或镍。金属轨道宽度将足够小（~5微米）以确保膜是高度透明的（>89%），但足够厚（3至5微米）以使膜的表面具有低表面电阻（<1欧姆/平方）和优异的机械鲁棒性。薄的导电聚合物或金属层将根据需要沉积在顶部。我们将在薄膜卷和玻璃片上制作透明导电层。还将开发进一步图案化该层的工艺。项目合作伙伴建立了一个完整的供应链，从基础研究到触摸屏、EMI屏蔽、照明、标牌和显示器市场的最终用户，包括OLED和PLED沿着大面积EL。

We will micro-mould a mesh network of channels into a UV curable polymer dielectric film to define a pattern into which we will plate copper or nickel using either a catalyst ink-jet printed in register or a sacrificial metal carrier. The metal track width will be small enough (~5 micron) to ensure the film is highly transparent (>89%) but thick enough (3 to 5 micron) to give the surface of the film a low surface resistance (<1 ohm per square) and excellent mechanical robustness. Thin conducting polymer or metal layers will be deposited on top as required. We will make the transparent conducting layer onto both rolls of film and sheets of glass. Processes for futher patterning of the layer will be also developed. The project partners make a complete supply chain from basic research to end users in markets for touch screens, EMI shielding, lighting, signage and displays, including OLED and PLED along with large area EL.