E-Textiles through a Combination of Laser-Induced Forward Transfer and Electroless Copper Deposition.

ABSTRACT: Electronic textiles (e-textiles) offer promising capabilities in communication, energy storage, safety, comfort, and sensing. A key requirement for e-textiles is the development of conductive patterns with high design flexibility, high electrical conductivity, and strong adhesion to the textile substrates. In this study, a simple approach combining laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) and electroless copper (Cu) deposition to create high-resolution, highly conductive patterns on textiles is presented. LIFT is used to deposit microsized silver (Ag) seeds onto textiles, offering significant design flexibility for conductive patterns due to the precise control provided by the automated laser system. The silver seeds act as catalysts for subsequent electroless Cu deposition, leading to locali

SUBMITTER: Domke M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12400278 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature