• Korean Journal of Materials Research
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• v.23 no.12
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• pp.695-701
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• 2013

To understand how reactivity between reinforcing nanoparticles and aqueous solution affects electrodeposited Cu thin films, two types of commercialized cerium oxide (ceria, $CeO_2$) nanoparticles were used with copper sulfate electrolyte to form in-situ nanocomposite films. During this process, we observed variation in colors and pH of the electrolyte depending on the manufacturer. Ceria aqueous solution and nickel sulfate ($NiSO_4$) aqueous solutions were also used for comparison. We checked several parameters which could be key factors contributing to the changes, such as the oxidation number of Cu, chemical impurities of ceria nanoparticles, and so on. Oxidation number was checked by salt formation by chemical reaction between $CuSO_4$ solution and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution. We observed that the color changed when $H_2SO_4$ was added to the $CuSO_4$ solution. The same effect was obtained when $H_2SO_4$ was mixed with ceria solution; the color of ceria solution changed from white to yellow. However, the color of $NiSO_4$ solution did not show any significant changes. We did observe slight changes in the pH of the solutions in this study. We did not obtain firm evidence to explain the changes observed in this study, but changes in the color of the electrolyte might be caused by interaction of Cu ion and the by-product of ceria. The mechanical properties of the films were examined by nanoindentation, and reaction between ceria and electrolyte presumably affect the mechanical properties of electrodeposited copper films. We also examined their crystal structures and optical properties by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and UV-Vis spectroscopy.

• Journal of the Korean Magnetics Society
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• v.24 no.6
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• pp.186-190
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• 2014

To establish the coating conditions for $^{57}Co$, non-radioactive Co ions are dissolved in an acid solution and electroplated on to a copper plate. Then, the thermal diffusion of electroplated Co into a copper matrix was studied to apply a $^{57}Co$ $M{\ddot{o}}ssbauer$ source. Nanocrystalline Co particles were coated on a Cu substrate using DC electro-deposition at a pH of 1.89 to 5 and $20{\sim}30mA/cm^2$. The average grain size was up to 54 nm as the pH increased to 5. The second phase of Co-oxide was formatted as the pH was increased above 4. The diffusion degree was evaluated by mapping using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The influence of different annealing conditions was investigated. The diffusion depth of Co depends on the annealing temperature and time. The results obtained confirm that the deposited Co diffused almost completely into a copper matrix without substantial loss at an annealing temperature of $900^{\circ}C$ for 2 hours.

• Korean Journal of Materials Research
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• v.17 no.10
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• pp.509-515
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• 2007

In order to fabricate adhesiveless 2-layer flexible copper clad laminate (FCCL) used for COF (chip on film) with high peel strength, polyimide (PI; Kapton-EN, $38\;{\mu}m$) surface was modified by reactive $O_2^+$ and $N_2O^+$ ion beam irradiation. 300 mm-long linear electron-Hall drift ion source was used for ion irradiation with ion current density (J) higher than $0.5\;mA/cm^2$ and energy lower than 200 eV. By vacuum web coating process, PI surface was modified by linear ion source and then 10-20 nm thick Ni-Cr and 200 nm thick Cu film were in-situ sputtered as a tie layer and seed layer, respectively. Above this sputtered layer, another $8-9{\mu}m$ thick Cu layer was grown by electroplating and subsequently acid and base resistance and thermal stability were tested for examining the change of peel strength. Peel strength for the FCCLs treated by both $O_2^+$ and $N_2O^+$ ion irradiation showed similar magnitudes and increased as the thickness of tie layer increased. FCCL with Cu (200 nm)/Ni-Cr (20 nm)/PI structure irradiated with $N_2O^+$ at $1{\times}10^{16}/cm^2$ ion fluence was proved to have a strong peel strength of 0.73 kgf/cm for as-received and 0.34 kgf/cm after thermal test.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2010.05a
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• pp.48.1-48.1
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• 2010

Cu has been used for metallic interconnects in ULSI applications because of its lower resistivity according to the scaling down of semiconductor devices. The resistivity of Cu lines will affect the RC delay and will limit signal propagation in integrated circuits. In this study, we investigated the characteristics of electroplated Cu films according to the variation of concentration of organic additives. The plating electrolyte composed of $CuSO_4{\cdot}5H_2O$, $H_2SO_4$ and HCl, was fixed. The sheet resistance was measured with a four-point probe and the material properties were investigated with XRD (X-ray Diffraction), AFM (Atomic Force Microscope), FE-SEM (Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope) and XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy). From these experimental results, we found that the organic additives play an important role in formation of Cu film with lower resistivity by EPD.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1999.11d
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• pp.1154-1156
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• 1999

This paper presents the novel fabrication of an electromagnetic micro actuator with a corrugated diaphragm and a flat one. The actuator consists of a Parylene diaphragm with a spiral copper coil and a permanent magnet. The cower coil is fabricated by electroplating and patterning. As the further works, the frequency response of the actuator are obtained by using a laser vibrometer and the static deflection of the actuator diaphragm are measure by using laser displacement meter. The corrugated diaphragm is expected to be better than the flat one with respect to the actuator performance.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2000.01a
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• pp.107-108
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• 2000

We propose the method which is possible to fabricate the electrodes with the fine pattern and low resistance by photolithography and electroplating. The widths of pattern fabricated were 30, 50, 70 and 100um and the thickness could be up to $10{\mu}m$. The resistivity of the copper electrode electroplated was below $2.0{\mu}{\Omega}$ cm which is about half of photosensitive silver electrode. Dielectric layer was coated on the electrodes by screen printing and the pores harmful to the discharge were not formed after heat treatment. In the viewpoint of resistance and patterning, this method has much higher potential for large area display than other methods like screen printing, photosensitive conductive paste method and sputtering.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2015.05a
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• pp.59-61
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• 2015

본고에서는 전해동박의 개발 연혁, 제조 공정 및 주요 적용 사례에 대해 소개한다. 전해동박이 전자 소재에 적용되는 대표적인 사례는 Li 이차전지의 음극 집전체 및 인쇄회로기판의 회로이다. Mobile Device의 슬림화 및 다기능화에 따라 Li 이차전지의 용량 증대 및 인쇄회로기판의 협피치화가 필요하다. 따라서 Li 이차전지의 단위 부피당 용량 증대를 위해서는 음극 집전체로 적용되는 동박은 극박화 및 고강도 특성이 요구되고 있다. 인쇄회로기판의 협피치화에 따라 이들 제품에 적용되고 있는 동박은 두께 및 조도를 저감시키는 방향으로 기술이 전개되고 있다. 본고에서는 전자 소재용으로 적용되고 있는 전해 동박의 최근 제품 및 기술 동향과 향후 제품 전개 방향에 대해 논의하고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.4-4
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• 2003

Various Cu films were fabricated using sputtering and electroplating with and without additive, and their surface damages after annealing were investigated. After annealing at 43SoC, the difference between damage morphologies of the films was observed. In some films stress-induced grooves along the grain boundaries were observed, while in the others voids at the grain boundary triple junctions were observed. It was also observed that the stress-induced groove was formed along the high energy grain boundaries. It was found out that the difference of the morphologies of surface damages in Cu films depends on not process type but grain boundary characteristics. To explain the morphological difference of surface damages, a simple parameter considering the contributions of grain structures and grain boundary characteristics to surface and grain boundary diffusions is suggested. The effective grain boundary area, which is a function of grain size, film thickness and the fraction of high energy grain boundaries, played a key role in the morphological difference.

• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.160-172
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• 1983

티오요소류, 폴리에테르류, 염료와 같은 유기화합물이 첨가된 황산동 전기도금욕에서 석출된 구리의 광택, 평활력효과를 무첨가욕과 기존 광택제가 첨가된 도금욕에서와 각각 비교하여 이들 유기첨가제가 구리의 석출상태와 음극분극에 미치는 영향을 Hull cell 실험과 현미경관찰, 전기화학적 측정방법에 의해 고찰하였다. 황산동 전기도금욕에서 thiourea, 2-mercapto-2-imidazoline, 1-acetyl-2-thiourea와 같은 유기 황화합물은 비교적 고전류 밀도 범위에서 결정성장이 억제되고 입자가 미세한 구리석출을 일으켜 양호한 광택효과와 평활력을 가져오나, 특히 저전류밀도에서는 해로운 줄무늬가 발생한다는 점에서 많은 개선의 여지가 필요하다. 그러나 이들 유기 황화합물에 1,3-dioxolane polymer와 소량의 염소 이온을 혼합 첨가할 것 같으며 넓은 전류밀도 범위에서 양호한 광택과 평활력이 있는 동석출을 얻을 수 있었다.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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• v.34 no.9
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• pp.825-834
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• 2010

In this study, we investigated the effects of adiabatic walls on natural convection in various rectangular cavities experimentally and numerically. Heat transfer rates were measured for cavities with and without adiabatic sidewalls by varying Grashof number from $1.53\times10^7$ to $1.01\times10^{10}$. Some typical test results were successfully simulated using FLUENT. In the case of very narrow cavities, where the adiabatic walls were very close to each other, it was difficult to perform experiments; therefore, FLUENT simulations were performed. The existing heat transfer correlations for rectangular cavities were well predicted by the experimental and numerical results. As expected, the effects of adiabatic walls were restricted to the very narrow region near the walls. This study was carried out during the development of an analogy experimental method in which heat-transfer systems are replaced with mass-transfer systems using copper sulfate electroplating systems. The results of this study provide theoretical background of handling adiabatic walls during the design of test facilities.