Ink/Substrate Methods
The right ink. The right substrate. That's what DPN
boils down to. Getting these variables synched up is a
non-trivial event, and here we try to point you in the best direction
for your particular endeavor. General suggestions:
- the ink has to stick to tip
- the ink has to stick to substrate
- the ink has to transfer from the tip to the substrate
- the ink has to form some sort of stable pattern on the surface,
either through chemisorption (covalent bond) or physisorption (Van der
Waals)
Proven Inks/Substrates
This table provides an excellent starting point when investigating
new ink/substrate combinations. You may be able to modify
pre-existing recipes, or add to the canon of DPN ink development:
Ink/Substrate Protocols
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