Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sikandar Aftab, Sajjad Hussain, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani
Summary: This review summarizes the latest techniques in utilizing 2D materials for flexible electronics, including strain engineering to control their properties. The electrical behavior of devices can be studied using ultrathin 2D materials and 2D transition metal dichalcogenides. The review also provides insights into the challenges and possibilities of using 2D materials in flexible electronics.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
H. Moukadiri, H. Noukrati, H. Ben Youcef, I. Iraola, V. Trabadelo, A. Oukarroum, G. Malka, A. Barroug
Summary: Contamination by toxic heavy metals is a serious issue due to their toxicity, persistence, and bioaccumulative nature. The selection of suitable sorbents for the removal of these metals depends on various parameters. Research is focused on understanding the impacts of toxic metals on human health, their mechanisms of toxicity, and developing effective sorbent materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Automation & Control Systems
Hao Peng, Chao Chen, Xiaoqiang Ren, Jinliang Wu
Summary: Clinching technology is able to join thin sheets of various materials, and with the popularization of the lightweight concept and the application of various sheet materials in manufacturing, it has gained wide development space in the field of metal sheet connection.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Min Hee Jeong, Hokyun Rho, Mina Park, Dong Yeong Kim, Hyunjung Lee, Tae-Wook Kim, Sukang Bae, Sang Hyun Lee
Summary: This study investigates the effect of underlying graphene layers on the electrical properties of Cu interconnects. It is found that increasing the width of the graphene layer improves the current capacity of the Cu interconnect and prevents sudden current drop due to breakage. The results highlight the importance of effective heat dissipation for achieving high-performance interconnects.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jian-Zhi Huang, Po-Chou Tsao, En-Cheng Chang, Zih-Kang Jiang, I-Chih Ni, Shu-Wei Li, Yu-Chen Chan, Shin-Yi Yang, Ming-Han Lee, Shau-Lin Shue, Mei-Hsin Chen, Chih- Wu
Summary: Since the discovery of graphene, 2D materials have become a rapidly growing and promising field, with great potential for various applications. Graphene can isolate external chemical reactions, prevent oxidation of interconnect metals, and improve conductivity and breakdown current density. We demonstrate an advanced graphene deposition method using a low thermal budget plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition system, which significantly improves the electrical conductivity and lifetime of interconnects. The results show that capping with graphene has high potential in back-end-of-line applications.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Li, Nanping Deng, Hao Wang, Qiang Zeng, Shengbin Luo, Yongbing Jin, Quanxiang Li, Weimin Kang, Bowen Cheng
Summary: Solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (SSLSBs) using solid electrolytes (SSEs) are considered as promising candidates for next-generation energy storage batteries. This review comprehensively investigates the working mechanism, materials selection, and novel design of SSLSBs, providing insights for future development.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
David B. Bowen, Debtanu Basu, George Stackhouse
Summary: This article presents an alternative breakthrough method for miniaturizing magnetic circuit components in electronic devices. By using high-density via plugs, the effective via diameter can be significantly reduced, thereby increasing the inductance per unit area. The method demonstrated in this article achieves an effective via diameter of 40 μm and theoretically unlimited aspect ratio. Additionally, novel diagnostic methods using magnetooptic garnet films to image current paths are introduced.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Camila F. Rodrigues, Lucian Blaga, Benjamin Klusemann
Summary: This work investigates the influence of Friction Riveting processing conditions on FR4-PCB substrate/AA2024 rivet joints in terms of process temperature evolution, joint formation, and joint physical-chemical and mechanical properties. The joints were manufactured using 4 mm diameter AA-2024-T3 rivets and FR4 laminates of 1.5 mm thickness with single or double copper-clad layers. The evolution of process temperature evolution was recorded on the FR4 substrate surface and correlated with the resulting joint formation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shanyu Han, Xinpu Li, Hanzhou Ye, Xianqin Ou, Ge Wang
Summary: This study investigates the structure-performance-fracture relationship of bamboo internodes and nodes. The results show that bamboo nodes have discontinuous fiber characteristics and are more prone to regular fracture. These findings provide practical guidance for the development and application of bamboo in engineering structures.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Meiying Liu, Yadong Tian, Zhiliang Liu
Summary: A convenient strategy of doping metal ions into the framework nodes of MOFs is adopted to enhance ferroelectric performance. The doped Co-Gallate materials show obviously improved ferroelectric properties compared with the parent MOF, with enhanced remanent polarization. The increase in ferroelectric behavior is related to the difference in ionic radius between Co2+ ions and the metal ions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chaobo Zhang, Zefang Li, Yi Sun, Jie Gao, Yanan Zhou, Zhanbin Qin, Ran Tian, Yun Gao
Summary: With the rapid development of technology, improving the utilization and conversion rate of sustainable energy has become crucial for ecological and sustainable development. However, the limited capacity and poor electrochemical property of current electrode materials hinder this progress. In this study, a lithium metal composite anode was developed through an excessive alloying process, effectively solving the issues of dendrite formation and poor electrochemical stability. The results showed that the lithium metal deposition on silver and silicon electrodes significantly enhanced coulombic efficiency and electrochemical stability, with the silver-lithium composite electrodes exhibiting twice the cycling capability of bare Cu electrodes. This new anode structure and excessive alloying process provide a promising approach for extending the application of commercial anodes.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Farid N. Najm
Summary: Electromigration remains a major concern in integrated circuit design, and assessing susceptibility can be computationally expensive. A new efficient approach has been developed for tracking stress in large interconnect networks, utilizing a standard linear time-invariant dynamic system model. This model shows that the dynamic behavior of stresses in metal lines is identical to that of voltages and currents in certain RC circuits.
MICROELECTRONICS RELIABILITY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Arash Larki, Seyyed Jafar Saghanezhad, Matineh Ghomi
Summary: The utilization of ordered mesoporous material SBA-15 for solid-phase extraction has gained attention for its numerous advantages. Recently, functionalized SBA-15 with different functionalities has been studied for extraction, separation, and preconcentration of metal ions and organic analytes.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maxim Yu Nazarenko, Svetlana N. Saltykova, Viacheslav A. Rudko, Olga Pihl
Summary: This paper presents the results of studies on the production of coke at different excess pressures with delayed coking of shale tar obtained by pyrolysis of oil shale, analyzing properties such as absolute density, volatile substances yield, ash content, and total porosity. The microstructure of the resulting coke was analyzed using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), confirming an isotropic structure. In addition, the fractional composition of gasoline and gas oil fractions obtained from the delayed coking of shale resin was also analyzed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ngoctan Tran, Akash Sengupta, Jane-Sunn Liaw, Chi-Chuan Wang
Summary: In this study, heat and mass transfers in the fabric drying process of a single-cylinder dryer are examined using numerical methods and software simulations. The effects of different factors on the drying process are investigated in detail. The results show that the thermal diffusivity of the drying material has a significant impact on the maximum temperature achieved during the drying process.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)