AMD Breakthrough in Carbon-Based Inks for Printed Electronics

NIA Staff
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Summary

  • NIA member AMD has achieved a sixfold jump in the conductivity of carbon-based inks, hitting a level that puts sustainable nanomaterial alternatives within striking distance of traditional metal components.

  • The breakthrough opens a credible path to recyclable electronics in mass-market applications like food packaging and clothing, where metal-based solutions have long dominated.

Advanced Material Development (AMD), an NIA member, has made a major breakthrough in carbon nanomaterial-based inks, achieving conductivity levels of 3,000,000 Sm-¹. This advancement brings AMD’s inks closer to matching traditional metal-based solutions and represents a six-fold increase from their previous market-leading conductivity.

This development opens up new possibilities for sustainable, recyclable electronics, offering a viable alternative to metal components in industries like food packaging and apparel. AMD's innovation strengthens the UK’s position as a leader in advanced materials research and sustainable technology.

To learn more about this exciting development, read the news release on AMD's website.

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