BioInkSense™ Carbon Conductive Ink
Price range: $99.00 through $3,199.00
BioInkSense™ C100 is a high-performance carbon conductive ink optimized for screen printing of electrochemical biosensors, printed electronics, flexible circuits, and point-of-care diagnostic devices. The formulation provides high electrical conductivity (<20 Ω/sq), excellent adhesion (ASTM D3359 Class 5B), low-temperature curing (90–120°C), and outstanding electrochemical reproducibility (CV <5%). Compatible with PET, polycarbonate, polyimide, paper, and other flexible substrates, C100 enables reliable fabrication of high-performance printed electrodes for research, prototyping, and industrial manufacturing.
Description
BioInkSense™ C100 Carbon Conductive Ink
High-performance screen-printable carbon conductive ink engineered for fabrication of electrochemical biosensors, printed electronics, flexible sensors, and disposable diagnostic devices. BioInkSense™ C100 delivers excellent electrical conductivity, optimized rheology, superior substrate adhesion, and outstanding electrochemical reproducibility from laboratory prototyping to high-volume manufacturing.
The formulation is optimized for fabrication of working electrodes used in amperometric, voltammetric, potentiometric, and electrochemical impedance sensors.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Ink chemistry | Graphite/carbon composite |
| Printing method | Screen printing |
| Mesh compatibility | 200–420 mesh |
| Recommended emulsion thickness | 10–20 μm |
| Wet film thickness | 12–25 μm |
| Cured film thickness | 5–12 μm |
| Recommended curing temperature | 90–120°C |
| Recommended curing time | 10–20 min |
| Solid content | 65–75 wt% |
| Viscosity (25°C) | 8,000–20,000 cP |
| Particle size (D90) | <10 μm |
| Density | 1.3–1.6 g/cm³ |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
| Storage temperature | 4–25°C |
Electrical Performance
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Sheet resistance | <20 Ω/sq @ 10 μm cured film* |
| Volume resistivity | <0.02 Ω·cm* |
| Batch-to-batch conductivity variation | <5% |
| Print-to-print reproducibility | CV <3% |
| Contact resistance variation | <5% |
| Adhesion | ASTM D3359 Class 5B |
| Electrical stability | >95% conductivity retained after 1,000 bending cycles |
*Measured under recommended printing and curing conditions.
Electrochemical Performance
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Electrochemical window | −0.6 to +1.0 V (vs Ag/AgCl) |
| Peak-to-peak separation (5 mM Fe(CN)₆³⁻/⁴⁻, 100 mV/s) | <90 mV |
| Background current | <0.5 μA/cm² |
| Electrode-to-electrode reproducibility | CV <5% |
| Signal stability | >98% after 100 continuous measurements |
| Compatible techniques | CV, DPV, SWV, CA, EIS, OCP |
Mechanical Performance
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum bending radius | <5 mm |
| Flexibility | Excellent |
| Tape adhesion | ASTM D3359 Class 5B |
| Abrasion resistance | High |
| Chemical compatibility | PBS, serum, saliva, sweat, urine, aqueous buffers |
Compatible Substrates
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- Polyester
- Polycarbonate
- Polyimide
- Paper
- Flexible polymer films
- Surface-treated plastics
Manufacturing Compatibility
- Manual screen printing
- Semi-automatic screen printing
- Fully automatic screen printing
- Roll-to-roll manufacturing
- Sheet-fed production
Typical Applications
- Electrochemical biosensors
- Glucose test strips
- Immunosensors
- DNA and RNA sensors
- Wearable biosensors
- Printed electronics
- Flexible circuits
- Point-of-care diagnostics
- Environmental monitoring
- Food safety testing
Quality Assurance
Each production batch undergoes comprehensive quality control including rheological characterization, electrical conductivity testing, electrochemical performance verification, adhesion testing, printability assessment, visual inspection, and batch-to-batch reproducibility analysis.
Available Documents
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Printing Guide
- Storage and Handling Guide
- Certificate of Analysis (available upon request)
Ordering
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Additional information
| gram | 10 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg |
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