Selective Metallization of Non-Conductive Materials by Patterning of Catalytic Particles and the Application of a Gradient Magnetic Field

Selective metallization is a widely used procedure which is usually achieved by the metal deposition and photolithography processes. The present research outlines a possible alternative to traditional methodologies enabling decreased processing time and a more environmentally friendly approach. A gr...

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Published in:ECS transactions 2018-01, Vol.85 (4), p.69-78
Main Authors: Danilova, Sofya, Graves, John Edward, Pellicer, Eva, Sort, Jordi, Cobley, Andrew J
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Language:English
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Summary:Selective metallization is a widely used procedure which is usually achieved by the metal deposition and photolithography processes. The present research outlines a possible alternative to traditional methodologies enabling decreased processing time and a more environmentally friendly approach. A gradient magnetic field is applied during catalyst deposition on a non-conductive substrate so that the subsequent metal plating occurs at the required pattern. A new type of magnetic catalyst was synthesized and used for substrate surface activation. The characterization of both the magnetic catalyst and the selectively metallized non-conductive material are presented in this work.
ISSN:1938-5862
1938-6737
1938-6737
1938-5862
DOI:10.1149/08504.0069ecst