Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, and Nanostructures

13	Properties of Different Types of Protective Layers on Silver Metallic Nanoparticles for Ink-Jet Printing Technique Andrzej Mościcki, Anita Smolarek, Jan Felba, and Tomasz Fałat

CONTENTS

13.1  Introduction

13.2  Review of Methods of Obtaining Nanosilver

13.3  Significance of Protective Coating

13.4  Mechanism of Action of Coatings

13.4.1  Electrostatic (Charged) Stabilization

13.4.2  Steric (Polymer) Stabilization

13.5  Examples of Coating Examination (Experimental)

13.6  Characterization of the Tested Silver Nanoparticles

13.6.1  SEM Investigations

13.6.2  Malvern Investigations

13.6.3  UV-Vis Analysis

13.7  Examination of Protective Coatings of Nanosilver

13.7.1  Quantitative Analysis of Protective Coating

13.7.2  The Dynamics of Removal ...