Innovations in Electrically Conductive Inks and Nano Ink Technology (Printed Electronics and Photovoltaics Europe 2011)

Anja Henckens studied organic and polymer chemistry at the universities of Hasselt and Leuven (Belgium). She completed her Ph. D. at the University of Hasselt in 2003 in the field of polymer/organic chemistry with particular focus on the synthesis of intrinsically conductive polymers that can be used as active materials in transistors and organic solar cells. After obtaining her Ph.D., she completed her post-doctorate work at the same university. Henckens began working for Henkel Electronic Materials (Belgium) NV in 2005 as a Research Chemist. The primary focus of her job has been the evaluation and development of new adhesive formulations for the electronics industry, specifically electrically conductive adhesives required for the RFID and photovoltaic market.

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