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Silver’s Place in the Conductive Inks Race

Copper, carbon, and other alternatives are gaining attention, but replacing silver is not simply a question of cost.

By: Conor O'Brien

Principal Technology Analyst, Printed Electronics World

Silver has powered the conductive inks market for decades, but its soaring price is forcing the industry to question whether it can remain the material of choice. As silver prices climb, the economics of silver-flake inks are coming under increasing pressure, particularly in high-volume applications such as photovoltaics. Copper, carbon, and other alternatives are gaining attention, but replacing silver is not simply a question of cost. The challenge is now to find a material that can match ...

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