Microheater with copper nanofiber network via electrospinning and electroless deposition.

ABSTRACT: In this report, we present the development of a copper nanofiber network-based microheater, designed for applications in electron microscopes, gas sensing, and cell culture platforms. The seed layer, essential for electroless deposition, was fabricated through the electrospinning of a palladium-contained polyvinylpyrrolidone solution followed by a heat treatment. This process minimized the contact resistance between nanofibers. We successfully fabricated a microheater with evenly distributed temperature by controlling the electrospinning time, heat treatment conditions, and electroless deposition time. We assessed the electrical and thermal characteristics of the microheater by examining the nanofiber density, sheet resistance, and transmittance. The microheater's performance was evaluated

SUBMITTER: Kim NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10721892 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature