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Guo, Xiaoyang (author), van de Kleut, Dick (author), Zhang, J. (author), Chen, C. (author), Wang, Xuehang (author), Zheng, Tianye (author), Boles, Steven (author)Activated carbon has long been recognized as a promising electrode material for energy storage devices. The extraordinarily high specific area makes it challenging to replace in supercapacitors since electrical double-layer capacitors need such surfaces but also porous networks to enable electrolyte penetration. As a raw material for...journal article 2024
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Yue, X. (author), Mo, J. (author), Chen, Zhiyuan (author), Vollebregt, S. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Du, S. (author)Synchronized rectifiers offer promising solutions for piezoelectric energy harvesting; however, achieving the promised energy extraction performance necessitates using either a bulky inductor or multiple large capacitors, which cannot be on-chip integrated and increase the system form factor. This article introduces a fully integrated...journal article 2024
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Hu, D. (author), Wang, Chieh (author), Li, Z. (author), Gupta, N. (author), Poelma, René H. (author), Shi, Ziliang (author), Fan, J. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)Driven by the increasing demand for high-power systems, ceramic substrates have received more attention for handling higher power density. Warpage in active metal brazed (AMB) ceramic substrate becomes a critical issue as it can deteriorate the reliability performance. This study comprises three phases, including investigation of the cause of...conference paper 2024
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Zhen, Qi (author), Zhang, Anxiao (author), Bokel, R.M.J. (author), Zheng, Yue (author), Li, Jing (author), Du, Yiming (author), Zhang, Qi (author)Most respiratory infectious disease transmission events occur in indoor environments, and examining the infection risk in different types of multi-zone buildings is critical to the safe reopening and use of public buildings. Appropriate space design influences occupant behavior and virus spread, thereby aiding in mitigating indoor infection...journal article 2024
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Guo, W. (author), Zhang, Y. (author), Li, Wenfeng (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Atasoy, B. (author)Global synchromodal transportation is a promising strategy for providing efficient, reliable, flexible, and sustainable container shipping services across continents. It involves integrating multiple modes and routes owned by various operators to create a comprehensive transport plan. However, these operators often have their own local...journal article 2024
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Zhu, Z. (author), Zhang, Y. (author), Min, Changjun (author), Adam, A.J.L. (author), Urbach, Paul (author), Yuan, Xiaocong (author)Optical tweezers have proved to be a powerful tool with a wide range of applications. The gradient force plays a vital role in the stable optical trapping of nano-objects. The scalar method is convenient and effective for analyzing the gradient force in traditional optical trapping. However, when the third-order nonlinear effect of the nano...journal article 2024
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Tang, Hongyu (author), Shi, Weiqi (author), Zhang, Rongjun (author), Fan, J. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)Tungsten disulfide (WS2) has recently attracted considerable attention owing to its excellent physical, chemical, electronic, and optical properties, leading to increased research into its applications in electronic and optoelectronic devices. However, the oxidation of 2D material affects significantly its optical and electronic properties...conference paper 2024
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Liu, Xu (author), Hu, D. (author), Li, Z. (author), Fan, Xuejun (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Fan, J. (author)The nano-copper particles are widely used in the sintering processes of packaging wide bandgap semiconductors. Despite the significant success in the industry, the mechanism bridging the sintering process to the mechanical properties of sintered nano-copper is not yet well-modeled. In this paper, the impacts of different sintering temperatures...conference paper 2024
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Du, L. (author), Deng, Shanliang (author), Cui, Z. (author), Poelma, René H. (author), Beelen-Hendrikx, Caroline (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)In this study, we combined finite element method (FEM) based on Ansys and Noesis Optimus software to investigate the effect of bump structures and loading conditions on the electromigration properties of solder bumps in WLCSP. A numerical model considering current density, vacancy concentration, stress and temperature was utilized to calculate...conference paper 2024
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Martin, H.A. (author), Xu, Haojia (author), Smits, Edsger C.P. (author), van Driel, W.D. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)This study introduces a training protocol utilizing Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Confocal Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (CSAM) imaging techniques to classify Power Quad Flat No-leads (PQFN) package delamination. The investigation involves empty PQFN packages with varied substrate metallizations subjected to thermal cycling. Four...conference paper 2024
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Zhang, S. (author), Li, Yuhang (author), Bannenberg, L.J. (author), Liu, Ming (author), Ganapathy, S. (author), Wagemaker, M. (author)Formation cycling is a critical process aimed at improving the performance of lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries during subsequent use. Achieving highly reversible Li-metal anodes, which would boost battery energy density, is a formidable challenge. Here, formation cycling and its impact on the subsequent cycling are largely unexplored. Through...journal article 2024
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Li, Shizhen (author), Liu, X. (author), Gao, Chenshan (author), Wang, S. (author), Li, Jun (author), Ye, Huaiyu (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Wu, Shaohui (author)The significance of wafer bonding is fundamental to the progression of electronic systems. Common fabrication techniques for Cu pillars play a crucial role in establishing resilient and efficient interconnects within semiconductor devices. It is imperative to explore the potential of nano-copper as an alternative material to overcome limitations...conference paper 2024
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Li, Wenyu (author), Chen, Wei (author), Jiang, Jing (author), Wang, Wenbo (author), Fan, Xuejun (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Fan, Jiajie (author)Thermal management has always played a significant role in power module design. Double-sided heat dissipation is more efficient at transferring heat than the traditional package. Although there are several thermal modeling approaches to power modules, the application of the numerical models, which are computationally fast and accurate, has...conference paper 2024
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Li, J. (author), Vollebregt, S. (author), Zhang, Y. (author), Shekhar, A. (author), May, Alexander (author), van Driel, W.D. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)Due to the deficient passivation of the interface between silicon carbide and silicon dioxide, the defect-induced capture and release of trapped charges triggered by external Bias Temperature Stress (BTS) leads to parameter shifts and degraded device performance. This study models the trap-induced transient current in silicon carbide metal-oxide...conference paper 2024
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Hu, X. (author), Huang, Jianlin (author), Poelma, René H. (author), van Driel, W.D. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)Low-temperature sintering technology of Ag nanoparticles is widely used in high-power electronic device packaging. Utilizing simulation methods to comprehend and control the microstructure and properties of Ag sintering materials has emerged as a prominent research area. This work uses the General Form PDE module in COMSOL to simplify the...conference paper 2024
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Zhang, H. (author)In recent decades, dielectric lens antennas have been more and more adopted and developed for sensing and imaging applications at sub-millimeter (sub-mm) wavelengths because they can achieve high gain while keeping their physical size and weight acceptable at these wavelengths. More recently, as low-loss and low-cost lens materials have become...doctoral thesis 2024
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Zhang, Meng (author)Unhealthy behaviors such as smoking is the major cause for premature deaths and changing behaviors by oneself can be difficult. That is where eHealth applications come into rescue. One of the recent research explored the possibility of using a Reinforcement Learning model to choose persuasive types for a virtual coach to adopt to persuade people...bachelor thesis 2024
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Zhang, M. (author)Food and medicines are two of the most essential categories of goods for human beings, providing vital nourishment and healthcare. However, as these products are commercialized and distributed on a global scale, consumers face the threat of counterfeit and deteriorated products. In response, this dissertation presents four prototypes consisting...doctoral thesis 2024
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Zhang, Yifan (author)Saxophone is a musical instrument that tends to be out of tune. I have invented an automatic tuning saxophone mouthpiece that can help saxophonists play in tune by correcting their notes' frequencies in real time during performances using a stepper motor.master thesis 2024
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Zhang, Y. (author)Wind energy is one of the most important renewable energy sources, effectively addressing climate change issues and promoting sustainable development on a global scale. Blade failures may cause long shut-down times and may present a safety hazard. Continuous and real-time monitoring of the blade conditions is helpful for finding blade damage at...doctoral thesis 2024