Study and characterization of CNT Inkjet printed patterns for paper-based RF components

Inkjet-printing is a very promising technology for the development of microwave circuits and components. Inkjet-printing of conductive silver nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) inks on an organic flexible paper substrate is introduced in this study, in order to characterize the CNT patterns. The CNTs are printed within a gap of coplanar and microstrip lines used as test structures. The suggested method can be exploited and used to characterize different CNT inks used in different inkjet-printed microwave devices.