Table 2 Plasma printing parameters for evaluating the effect of plasma voltage on silver nanoparticle printing on PDMS.
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Plasma voltage (kV) | Variable settings: 11, 14, 17, 20, 23Â kV |
Plasma frequency (kHz) | Constant at 30Â kHz |
Print speed (mm/min) | Set at 30Â mm/min |
Mist rate (%) | Fixed at 45% |
Substrate to Z-axis height (mm) | Distance maintained at 6Â mm |
Gas ratio (wet to dry) | Mixed gas flow rate maintained at 100/400 SCCM |
Number of passes | 2 passes of printing each followed by plasma treatment |
