Experimental method for low-temperature sintering of nano-Ag inks using electrical excitation

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Contributors

  • Krzysztof J. Urbański - , Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Author)
  • Tomasz Fałat - , Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Author)
  • Jan Felba - , Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Author)
  • Andrzej Mościcki - , Amepox Microelectronics, Ltd (Author)
  • Anita Smolarek - , Amepox Microelectronics, Ltd (Author)
  • Detlef Bonfert - , Fraunhofer Research Institution for Microsystems and Solid State Technologies (EMFT) (Author)
  • Karlheinz Bock - , Chair of Electronic Packaging Technology, Fraunhofer Research Institution for Microsystems and Solid State Technologies (EMFT), Technical University of Munich (Author)

Abstract

Conductive inks market for printable electronic grows rapidly last years. The main disadvantage of using inks filled with nano-Ag particles is sintering process, which often requires relatively high temperatures (over 180°C). This forces the use of expensive, high temperature substrates, for example polyimide foils. In some applications it is unacceptable to subject substrate to high temperature, which prevents or hinders the use of common silver inks. An experimental method for low-temperature sintering was investigated and presented in this paper. Electric field was applied to the sample and current flow induced to initiate the sintering process instead of commonly used high-temperature heating or light pulses.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 12th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE-NANO)
PublisherIEEE Xplore
Number of pages4
ISBN (electronic)978-1-4673-2200-3
ISBN (print)978-1-4673-2199-0
Publication statusPublished - 23 Aug 2012
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesIEEE Conference on Nanotechnology
ISSN1944-9399

Conference

Title2012 12th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE-NANO)
Duration20 - 23 August 2012
LocationBirmingham

External IDs

Scopus 84869201423
ORCID /0000-0002-0757-3325/work/139064845