Improved conductivity of carbonized polyimide by CO<sub>2</sub>laser graphitization
Ratul Kumar Biswas, Nazar Farid, Gerard M. O’Connor, Patricia Scully
Abstract
Direct laser writing (DLW) is a fast and cost-effective technique for printing conductive structures on flexible substrates such as polyimide (PI) by the conversion of insulative PI to conductive carbon.
Topics & Concepts
PolyimideMaterials scienceCarbonizationElectrical conductorLaserConductivityCarbon fibersElectrical resistivity and conductivityComposite materialOptoelectronicsOpticsLayer (electronics)Scanning electron microscopeComposite numberChemistryEngineeringPhysicsPhysical chemistryElectrical engineeringAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsSynthesis and properties of polymersSurface Modification and Superhydrophobicity