Screen Printing: Graphene Inks

Graphene Ink with
High Conductivity
Screen Printing Fast Drying,
Graphene Inks
Eco-Friendly and
Chemically Stable
Good for Printed,

Flexible
High Quality Graphene Inks for a Electronics
Variety of Applications
Water & Solvent
Nanotech Energy provides a highly conductive, cost-
Based Inks
effective and environmentally friendly custom-made
graphene inks for inkjet printing.
Large Quantities
Available
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Why Graphene Ink?
WORLD’S FIRST
Nanotech Energy owns what can arguably be considered the world’s first graphene patent filed
in May of 2002. Nobel Prize winning researchers Sir Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov first
published their work on graphene two years later. Since 2002, Nanotech Energy has staked its
claims on 28 patients in graphene production, processing, applications and much more.
HIGHEST SURFACE AREA OF ANY GRAPHENE IN THE MARKET

Graphene offers impressive combination of high strength, chemical stability and excellent
conductivity. Nanotech Energy is capable of large scale production of graphene via rapid
and environmentally friendly methods, which represents a key to low-cost manufacturing of
flexible and printed electronics, composites and novel energy solutions. We also offer
SUPREME graphene whose electronic conductivity has been optimized to meet the needs
of our customers. With over 1500 m2/g, Nanotech Energy offers graphene with the largest
specific surface area of any commercial graphene. As a result, this graphene shows
potential to transform the industry of printed electronics enabling devices such as solar cells,
flexible displays, thin film transistors, photodectors, supercapacitors, batteries, sensors, etc.
Data
Material Supreme Graphene

Surface Area* – Methylene Blue Adsorption 1138 ± 334 m2/g
Conductivity 2449 ± 963 S/m
Sheet Size Adjustable (0.1 to 10 µm)
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Screen Printable Graphene Inks: Nanoink-SPPG series
Screen printable graphene inks based PRODUCT FEATURES:
on proprietary carbon nano • High electronic conductivity at low cost • Large quantities
composites designed and produced • Water and solvent based inks • High solid content
by Nanotech Energy. • Customization available • Low curing temperatures
NANOINK-SPPG-W50 NANOINK-SPPG-N50
Chemistry Graphene-carbon nanocomposite Graphene-carbon nanocomposite
Solvent Water N-methylpyrrolidone
Viscosity 1000-3000 cps, customizable 1000-3000 cps, customizable
Sheet resistance ≤32 Ω/□/mil ≤50 Ω/□/mil
Conductivity ≥12.5 S/cm ≥8 S/cm

0D-2D carbon nanocomposite 0D-2D carbon nanocomposite
Particle size 0D carbon: stokes diameter <0.2 µm 0D carbon: stokes diameter <0.2 µm
2D graphene: D50 10.7-11.8 µm 2D graphene: D50 10.7-11.8 µm
Solid content 5-6% (w/w) 9-10% (w/w)
Screen, slot-die, flexographic & gravure Screen, slot-die, flexographic & gravure
Applications
printing printing
Quantity 50, 100, 500 and 1000 mL 50, 100, 500 and 1000 mL
Binder Yes Yes

RT for 30 min; or curing 80°C for 40 min; or
Curing conditions
Rapid curing 80°C for 10 min Rapid curing at 110°C for 10 min
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Product Code SKU Reader
Nanotech Energy offers conductive inks with several formulations enabling the users to define the ink best for
their application. The chart below allows our customers to read the composition of our conductive inks based
on the application method, type of the conductive material, the solvent and the amount of the ink.
Sample product names are: Nanoink-SPGO-W50 • Nanoink-IJPG-D50
Nanoink Use Material Solvent Quantity

50: 50mL
100: 100mL
500: 500mL
1000: 1Liter
W: Water
ECT: Proprietary solvent mixture
D: DMF
N: N-methylpyrrolidone
PG: Supreme Graphene

GO: Graphene oxide
IJ: inkjet
SP: Screen Printing
Product Name
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Product Data
Product Data for a Typical Water Based Screen
Printable Graphene Ink (Nanoink-SPPG-W)
DATA MEASUREMENT
Visual Black
Appearance Thick liquid
Viscosity 2300-2400 mPa.s (cps)
Density 1.01 g/cm3 @ 20ºC
Solid content 5.5 % (w/w)
Electrical Properties of Coated Films

MEASUREMENT NOTES
Measured with 2 point probe at dry coating
Sheet resistance <32 ohm/□/mil
thickness of 14.4 um
By creasing at 180 degrees (2 mm bend radius)
and straightening the film back to the
Mechanical Properties-Compression Compression (Concave) bending
original flat state, only -0.1% change in resistance
was observed.
Crease at 180 degrees (1.75 mm bend radius)
Tension Tension (Convex) bending
causes +0.74% increase in resistance
Only -1.3% change in resistance Measured by bending the films (compression)
Stability of Films
after 1000 cycles back and forth at 10 mm radius for 1000 cycles
Curing conditions Temperature of 80°C 3-5 minutes
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Mechanical Properties of the Dry Films
Our graphene ink can be coated onto films showing very Excellent Mechanical Stability for over 1000 Bending Cycles
stable sheet resistance against bending and twisting
While there is a
slight change in
resistance under
extreme
bending (radius
of curvature =
1.75 mm), the
change is
completely
reversible.
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Screen Printing of Functional Devices
Application of the ink
Ink can be processed into large area films on rigid and

flexible substrates using different coating techniques.
The films demonstrate excellent electrical and
mechanical properties for use in electromagnetic
shielding, resistive heating, sensors, energy storage and
conversion devices, among others.
Screen Printing of Supercapacitor and Battery Electrodes
The electrodes are flexible, foldable and twistable and

can be used directly as super capacitors electrodes.
Another interesting application for these electrodes is in
lithium ion batteries where they can be utilized as the
battery anodes or current collectors.
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Processing, Handling and Storage
PROCESSING
Nanoink-SP series has been developed for screen printing on a variety of substrates including glass and plastics.
It is recommended that the ink is thoroughly mixed prior to use to ensure best results. Avoid excessive agitation
as this may lead to the formation of bubbles that can be detrimental to the printing quality.
The ink is ready to print as supplied, however, the ink viscosity can be adjusted using water for Nanoink-SPPG-W
series and N-methypyrrolidone for Nanoink-SPPG-N series.
CLEANING
Clean up of Nanoink-SP series can be achieved with the thinners recommended in the previous section
followed by common organic solvents such as acetone.
STORAGE AND HANDLING

Nanoink should be stored in a tightly sealed container between 8-25°C. Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated
area and keep away from sparks and open flames. Excessive humidity can destabilize Nanoink-SPPG-N series,
users are advised to keep storage containers tightly sealed or under dry nitrogen atmosphere. In the event of
skin contact, wash immediately with water.
HEALTH AND SAFETY

Please follow proper health and safety processes regarding storage, handling and processing of the product.
Customers are encouraged to review the accompanied Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for health and safety
information pertaining to this product.
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Product Offering
Screen Printable
Graphene Ink Standard
Packaging
• 50 mL • 500 mL
• 100 mL • 1000 mL
Large Volumes Available

Upon Request
For Orders, Pricing or Technical

Assistance, Please Contact Nanotech
Energy at [email protected]

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HIGHEST SURFACE AREA OF ANY GRAPHENE IN THE MARKET

Material Supreme Graphene

Chemistry Graphene-carbon nanocomposite Graphene-carbon nanocomposite

Solvent Water N-methylpyrrolidone

Viscosity 1000-3000 cps, customizable 1000-3000 cps, customizable

Sheet resistance ≤32 Ω/□/mil ≤50 Ω/□/mil

Conductivity ≥12.5 S/cm ≥8 S/cm

Binder Yes Yes

Nanoink Use Material Solvent Quantity

PG: Supreme Graphene

Appearance Thick liquid

Viscosity 2300-2400 mPa.s (cps)

Density 1.01 g/cm3 @ 20ºC

Solid content 5.5 % (w/w)

Electrical Properties of Coated Films

Curing conditions Temperature of 80°C 3-5 minutes

Application of the ink

Ink can be processed into large area films on rigid and

Screen Printing of Supercapacitor and Battery Electrodes

The electrodes are flexible, foldable and twistable and

STORAGE AND HANDLING

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Large Volumes Available

For Orders, Pricing or Technical

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