Ink-Jet Printing towards Ultra-High Resolution: A Review
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Abstract
Ink-jet printing combines large-area film fabrication with low-cost solution processing. A high-resolution display calls for small-sized and closely arranged pixels, which can be realised using ink-jet printing. Here, we introduce the relevant steps of ink-jet printing, namely, droplet formation, falling, hitting the substrate, spreading, and the formation of a pixel. On the basis of a summarisation of factors that affect pixel formation, an approximation model is established to explore the minimum size of a pixel.
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OpenAlex topics: Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies · Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation · Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
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Affiliations
Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials MOE, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
Funding
National Key Research and Development Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Interdisciplinary Integration and Innovation Project of JLU
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