Predictive Wafer-Scale Copper Nanowire Fabrication Using Template-Assisted On-Substrate Electrodeposition.

ABSTRACT: Precisely engineered metallic nanowire arrays offer a compelling solution for advanced electromechanical interconnects at room temperature, crucial for applications ranging from flexible electronics to 3D integrated circuits. However, their widespread adoption has been hindered by complex and costly fabrication methods. This work reports a streamlined and highly scalable route that overcomes these barriers, enabling the growth of uniform nanowire arrays directly on semiconductor substrates. Our method relies on template-assisted electrodeposition within a simple two-electrode plating chamber. A key aspect of this approach is the use of a melamine foam sponge, which applies uniform mechanical pressure to ensure consistent template-substrate contact and promote homogeneous growth. By combini

SUBMITTER: Vergin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613796 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature