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The mechanical strength of sintered nanoparticles (NPs) limits their application in advanced electronics packaging. In this study, we explore the anisotropy in the microstructure and mechanical properties of sintered copper (Cu) NPs by combining experimental techniques with molec ...
Van der Waals heterojunctions (vdWHs) have garnered significant attention for their promising applications in optoelectronics, attributed to their exceptional physical attributes. In this study, we present a straightforward approach to fabricating high-performance vdWHs photodete ...

Corrigendum to “Insights into the high-sulphur aging of sintered silver nanoparticles

An experimental and ReaxFF study” [Corros. Sci. 192 (2021) 109846] (Corrosion Science (2021) 192, (S0010938X21006120), (10.1016/j.corsci.2021.109846))

The authors regret that in the above article the Fig. 3 contains an error of cross-section image of group C at 48 h on Page 4. Fig. 3 should read: This correction does not influence the method, results and conclusions of the original article. The authors would like to apologise f ...
This study demonstrates a breakdown analysis of the dynamics of a liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) including quality check, geometric measurement, thermal characterization, and comparison of heat- and light-induced contractions. A blue light-responsive acrylate side chain LCE with ...
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-modele ...
This study presents a dual approach combining molecular dynamics simulations and experimental analysis to explore the sintering behavior of copper (Cu) nanoparticles. Our simulation model comprises 240 nanoparticles, through which we systematically examine the coalescence kinetic ...
Sintered nanocopper (nanoCu) paste, exhibiting excellent electrical, thermal, and mechanical performances, offers promise for interconnections in wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors operating at higher temperatures. However, sintered nanoCu is prone to severe corrosion in environme ...
Silicon carbide (SiC) devices have shown definite advantages over Si counterparts in high-temperature, high-voltage, and high-frequency applications. To fully exploit the potentiality of SiC devices in high temperatures, die-attach materials that can withstand high temperatures f ...
Corrosion protection is one of the most important issues when copper is applied in power electronics packaging as bonding wire, die attachment, interconnection, and DBC substrate. Covering a layer of corrosion-resistant encapsulation material is a worthy consideration to protect ...
4H-SiC is widely used in power electronics owing to its superior physical properties. However, temperature-induced stresses compromise the reliability of 4H-SiC power devices in high-temperature applications, warranting precise, and nondestructive stress characterization responsi ...
To fulfill the high-temperature application requirement of high-power electronics packaging, Cu nanoparticle sintering technology, with benefits in low-temperature processing and high-melting point, has attracted considerable attention as a promising candidate for the die-attach ...
Electromigration (EM) is a crucial failure mode in Aluminum (Al) interconnection wires those are widely used in high density semiconductor packaging. This study systematically investigated the influence of EM on the mechanical properties of Al interconnects via nanoindentation ex ...
This work addresses a novel technique for selecting the best process parameters for the 4H–SiC epitaxial layer in a horizontal hot-wall chemical vapor reactor using a transient multi-physical (thermal-fluid-chemical) simulation model and combined with a machine-learning model. An ...
High-power white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have demonstrated superior efficiency and reliability compared to traditional white light sources. However, ensuring maximum performance for a prolonged lifetime use presents a significant challenge for manufacturers and end users, es ...
Nano-metal materials have received considerable attention because of their promising performance in wide bandgap semiconductor packaging. In this study, molecular dynamics (MD) simulation was performed to simulate the nano-Cu sintering mechanism and the subsequent mechanical beha ...
Silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, as leading wide bandgap semiconductor devices, exhibit superior stability and reliability under high-temperature, high-switching frequencies, and high-power density operational conditions. SiC MOSFET with fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP) utiliz ...
During operation in environments containing hydrogen sulfide (H2S), such as in offshore and coastal environments, sintered nanoCu in power electronics is susceptible to degradation caused by corrosion. In this study, experimental and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation ...
In the domain of power electronics, especially for applications requiring high power, high temperature, and high frequency, Silicon Carbide Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (SiC MOSFETs) stand out due to their excellent properties such as high thermal conductivi ...
In the rapidly evolving era of information and intelligence,microelectronic devices are pivotal across various fields, such as mobile devices, big data computing, electric vehicles, and aerospace. However, the electrical performance of these devices often suffers due to residual ...
The power semiconductor joining technology through sintering of copper nanoparticles is well-suited for die attachment in wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, offering high electrical, thermal, and mechanical performances. However, sintered nanocopper will be prone to degradation r ...