What are the Differences between Carbon Cloth, Paper, and Felt?
If you’ve ever felt lost in a sea of jargon while working with energy storage devices like fuel cells, water electrolyzers, and batteries, you are not alone. Terms like “paper,” […]
Improved Thermal Conductivity in Microelectronic Encapsulants
The paper summarizes a recent research effort carried out at both Dexter Electronic Materials Division and The Dow Chemical Company. The interdependence of thermal conductivity with crucial properties of polymer-based […]
High Purity Alumina vs. Traditional Alumina: Why Purity Matters in High-Performance Applications
In materials science, the choice of raw materials can significantly influence the performance of high-tech products. When it comes to ceramics, especially those used in advanced electronic devices, two common […]
How Temperature Affects Adhesion of Polyimide (Kapton) Tapes with Acrylic and Silicone Adhesives
Polyimide (Kapton) tape is widely recognized for its ability to withstand both sub-zero and high temperatures; however, how does it actually behave across this broad range? Surprisingly, the answer to […]
Improving Sapphire Substrates for LED Manufacturing using High Purity Alumina
Sapphire has become an important material in modern technology due to its unique properties and versatile applications. One of its primary uses is in the manufacturing of blue laser diodes […]
Relationship of Delamination, Mold Compound Formulation, and Device Failure Modes
Tara Tubbs & Philip Procter September 1994 Abstract Adhesion of the mold compound to its substrates has received increasing attention over the past few years. In these studies, the relationship […]
Thermal Interface Materials in Solar and Wind Renewable Energy Systems
Introduction Among the different renewable energy sources, wind power and solar power are the most popular green energy alternatives for fossil fuels. They play a significant role in reducing our […]
How can Thermal Interface Materials enhance the efficiency and reliability of HPC & Data Centers
The information technology industry has experienced exponential growth in the performance of computer systems over many decades, which has been mainly driven by the scaling of the transistor to near-atomic […]