Metal matrix composite coatings reinforced with nano-particles have attracted scientific and technological interest due to the enhanced properties exhibited by these coatings. Cobalt/hexagonal boron nitride nano-composite coatings were prepared by means of the pulse current electroplating from a chloride electrolyte on copper substrates and a comparison was made with the pure cobalt in terms of...

Nano-copper sintering is one of new die-attachment and interconnection solutions to realize the wide bandgap semiconductor power electronics packaging with benefits on high temperature, low inductance, thermal resistance cost. Aiming assess high-temperature reliability sintered nano-copper interconnection, this study characterized mechanical properties particles using nanoindentation tests. The...

A method for silica-coating at the nanoscale by electrophoretic deposition is presented here, using raw or grafted silica dispersions.

Increasing demand for energy and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions has revived interest in nuclear energy. Designing materials for radiation environments necessitates a fundamental understanding of how radiation-induced defects alter mechanical properties. Ion beams create radiation damage efficiently without material activation, but their limited penetration depth requires small-scale test...

Cu nanoparticles dispersed in water were prepared by the reduction of Cu originated from the copper salt solution. The stability of the Cu nanoparticles in dispersion was monitored through the analysis of the absorbance spectra at different stages during the process of synthesis. The stability of the Cu nanoparticles dispersed in aqueous medium was investigated after different time intervals. C...