Decomposition mechanism and morphological evolution of <i>in situ</i> realized Cu nanoparticles in Cu complex inks
Nihesh Mohan, Juan Ignacio Ahuir‐Torres, Sri Krishna Bhogaraju, Ralf Webler, Hiren R. Kotadia, Hüseyin Erdoğan, Gordon Elger
Abstract
Controlling in situ nanoparticle formation and growth in Cu complex inks during decomposition and sintering process by modifying ink chemistry (complexing molar ratio, organic solvent) and influencing sintering parameters (temperature, ramp rate).
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryIn situNanoparticleMechanism (biology)DecompositionCopperNanotechnologyChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryEngineeringMaterials scienceEpistemologyPhilosophyNanomaterials and Printing TechnologiesGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsNanofabrication and Lithography Techniques