Characterization of Nanoparticle Inks on a Novel Polyester-Based Substrate for Manufacturing of Passive UHF RFID Tags

Rizwan, M., Kutty, A. A., Sydänheimo, L., Ukkonen, L., Virkki, J., Kgwadi, M. and Drysdale, T. D. (2016) Characterization of Nanoparticle Inks on a Novel Polyester-Based Substrate for Manufacturing of Passive UHF RFID Tags. 2016 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (APSURSI), Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 26 Jun - 01 Jul 2016. pp. 937-938. ISBN 9781509028863 (doi: 10.1109/APS.2016.7696177)

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Abstract

We characterize two nanoparticle inks for the fabrication of low-cost passive UHF RFID tags on a novel polyester-based substrate (Flexcon THERMLfilm). We developed optimized printing parameters for Silver (Harima NPS-JL) and Copper (ANI Cu-IJ70) inks, fabricated the tag antennas and sintered them using thermal and photonic sintering. The tag performance is evaluated through wireless tag measurements, with comparison to the same inks and antenna geometry on the well-known polyimide substrate Kapton. The paper discusses the compatibility of the two nanoparticle inks and their sintering on the novel substrate.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Drysdale, Dr Timothy and Kgwadi, Mr Monageng
Authors: Rizwan, M., Kutty, A. A., Sydänheimo, L., Ukkonen, L., Virkki, J., Kgwadi, M., and Drysdale, T. D.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
ISBN:9781509028863
Published Online:27 October 2016

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