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公开(公告)号:US20210308807A1
公开(公告)日:2021-10-07
申请号:US17250596
申请日:2019-08-08
Applicant: Kuprion Inc. , Lockheed Martin Corporation
Inventor: Alfred A. Zinn , Randall M. Stoltenberg
Abstract: Copper nanoparticle paste compositions may be formulated for forming connections that are capable of operating at high temperatures by including a grain growth inhibitor with copper nanoparticles in a suitable amount. Such nanoparticle paste compositions may comprise copper nanoparticles and 0.01-15 wt. % of a grain growth inhibitor or a precursor to a grain growth inhibitor admixed with the copper nanoparticles, in which the grain growth inhibitor comprises a metal. The grain growth inhibitor is insoluble in a bulk copper matrix and is capable of residing at one or more grain boundaries in the bulk copper matrix. The one or more grain boundaries may be formed after the copper nanoparticles undergo consolidation to form bulk copper. The grain growth inhibitor may comprise various metals that are insoluble in bulk copper.
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公开(公告)号:US20200180021A1
公开(公告)日:2020-06-11
申请号:US16740776
申请日:2020-01-13
Applicant: Kuprion Inc.
Inventor: Alfred A. Zinn
Abstract: Metal nanoparticles and compositions derived therefrom can be used in a number of different applications. Methods for making metal nanoparticles can include providing a first metal salt in a solvent; converting the first metal salt into an insoluble compound that constitutes a plurality of nanoparticle seeds; and after forming the plurality of nanoparticle seeds, reacting a reducing agent with at least a portion of a second metal salt in the presence of at least one surfactant and the plurality of nanoparticle seeds to form a plurality of metal nanoparticles. Each metal nanoparticle can include a metal shell formed around a nucleus derived from a nanoparticle seed, and the metal shell can include a metal from the second metal salt. The methods can be readily scaled to produce bulk quantities of metal nanoparticles.
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公开(公告)号:US20190246491A1
公开(公告)日:2019-08-08
申请号:US16264962
申请日:2019-02-01
Applicant: Kuprion, Inc.
Inventor: Alfred A. Zinn
CPC classification number: H05K1/0206 , H05K1/09 , H05K3/4053 , H05K2201/0257 , H05K2201/066
Abstract: Vias may be established in printed circuit boards or similar structures and filled with a monolithic metal body to promote heat transfer. Metal nanoparticle paste compositions may provide a ready avenue for filling the vias and consolidating the metal nanoparticles under mild conditions to form each monolithic metal body. The monolithic metal body within each via can be placed in thermal contact with one or more heat sinks to promote heat transfer.
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公开(公告)号:US11417441B2
公开(公告)日:2022-08-16
申请号:US16871315
申请日:2020-05-11
Applicant: Kuprion Inc.
Inventor: Byung Hoon Lee , Chee Lip Gan , Yeng Ming Lam , Alfred A. Zinn
Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a method of interconnecting nanowires is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of nanowires, providing a plurality of nanoparticles, and fusing the plurality of nanoparticles to the plurality of nanowires to interconnect the plurality of nanowires to each other via the plurality of nanoparticles. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a nanowire network and a transparent conductive electrode are also provided.
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公开(公告)号:US11274224B2
公开(公告)日:2022-03-15
申请号:US16337917
申请日:2017-09-27
Applicant: Kuprion Inc.
Inventor: Zhenggang Li , Yeng Ming Lam , Chee Lip Gan , Jaewon Kim , Alfred A. Zinn
IPC: C09D11/52 , C09D11/322 , C09D11/36 , H01B1/22 , H01B1/02 , H05K1/09 , B82Y40/00 , C09D5/24 , B22F1/00 , B41M5/00 , B41M7/00 , C09D11/033 , C09D11/037 , C09D11/38 , H01B5/14 , H01B13/00 , H05K3/12 , B82Y30/00 , B33Y70/00 , B22F7/08 , B22F10/10
Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, an ink composition is provided. The ink composition includes a plurality of nanostructures distributed in at least two cross-sectional dimension ranges, wherein each nanostructure of the plurality of nanostructures is free of a cross-sectional dimension of more than 200 nm. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a method for forming a conductive member and a conductive device are also provided.
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公开(公告)号:US20210320078A1
公开(公告)日:2021-10-14
申请号:US17266749
申请日:2019-08-08
Applicant: Kuprion Inc.
Inventor: Alfred A. Zinn
IPC: H01L23/00 , H01L23/498 , H01L23/373 , H01L23/10 , H01L25/065
Abstract: Electronic assemblies may be fabricated with interconnects of different types present in multiple locations and comprising fused copper nanoparticles. Each interconnect or a portion thereof comprises a bulk copper matrix formed from fusion of copper nanoparticles or a reaction product formed from copper nanoparticles. The interconnects may comprise a copper-based wire bonding assembly, a copper-based flip chip connection, a copper-based hermetic seal assembly, a copper-based connector between an IC substrate and a package substrate, a copper-based component interconnect, a copper-based interconnect comprising via copper for establishing electrical communication between opposite faces of a package substrate, a copper-based interconnect defining a heat channel formed from via copper, and any combination thereof.
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公开(公告)号:US20200273595A1
公开(公告)日:2020-08-27
申请号:US16871315
申请日:2020-05-11
Applicant: Kuprion Inc.
Inventor: Byung Hoon Lee , Chee Lip GAN , Yeng Ming Lam , Alfred A. Zinn
Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a method of interconnecting nanowires is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of nanowires, providing a plurality of nanoparticles, and fusing the plurality of nanoparticles to the plurality of nanowires to interconnect the plurality of nanowires to each other via the plurality of nanoparticles. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a nanowire network and a transparent conductive electrode are also provided.
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公开(公告)号:US10569329B2
公开(公告)日:2020-02-25
申请号:US15615739
申请日:2017-06-06
Applicant: Kuprion Inc.
Inventor: Alfred A. Zinn
Abstract: Metal nanoparticles and compositions derived therefrom can be used in a number of different applications. Methods for making metal nanoparticles can include providing a first metal salt in a solvent; converting the first metal salt into an insoluble compound that constitutes a plurality of nanoparticle seeds; and after forming the plurality of nanoparticle seeds, reacting a reducing agent with at least a portion of a second metal salt in the presence of at least one surfactant and the plurality of nanoparticle seeds to form a plurality of metal nanoparticles. Each metal nanoparticle can include a metal shell formed around a nucleus derived from a nanoparticle seed, and the metal shell can include a metal from the second metal salt. The methods can be readily scaled to produce bulk quantities of metal nanoparticles.
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公开(公告)号:US12230596B2
公开(公告)日:2025-02-18
申请号:US18339865
申请日:2023-06-22
Applicant: Kuprion Inc.
Inventor: Alfred A. Zinn
IPC: H01L23/00 , H01L23/10 , H01L23/373 , H01L23/498 , H01L25/065
Abstract: Electronic assemblies may be fabricated with interconnects of different types present in multiple locations and comprising fused copper nanoparticles. Each interconnect or a portion thereof comprises a bulk copper matrix formed from fusion of copper nanoparticles or a reaction product formed from copper nanoparticles. The interconnects may comprise a copper-based wire bonding assembly, a copper-based flip chip connection, a copper-based hermetic seal assembly, a copper-based connector between an IC substrate and a package substrate, a copper-based component interconnect, a copper-based interconnect comprising via copper for establishing electrical communication between opposite faces of a package substrate, a copper-based interconnect defining a heat channel formed from via copper, and any combination thereof.
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公开(公告)号:US20240365510A1
公开(公告)日:2024-10-31
申请号:US18566137
申请日:2022-06-03
Applicant: Kuprion Inc.
Inventor: Alfred A. Zinn
CPC classification number: H05K7/20336 , H05K1/0203 , H05K2201/068
Abstract: Heat pipes may be tailored for coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) matching with heat-producing components, such as electronic components, in thermal contact therewith. Copper nanoparticles may be consolidated under mild conditions with a CTE modifier to form a copper composite defining a sealed outer shell of a heat pipe, which may contact a heat-producing component for promoting effective heat transfer and robust bonding between the two. A working fluid for promoting heat transfer may be present within an internal space defined within the sealed outer shell. The working fluid may transfer heat from a first location to a second location within the heat pipe. The heat may enter the heat pipe from a heat source contacting the first location, and the heat may exit the heat pipe at the second location through discharge to a suitable heat sink.
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