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AbstractPurpose -The purpose of this paper is to present a novel manufacturing process that aims to pattern metal tracks onto polyimide at atmospheric pressure and ambient environment. The process can be scaled up for industrial applications. Design/methodology/approach -From a thorough literature survey, different approaches were carried out for processing polyimide. Following a design of experiments for the processing and various characterisation techniques, a micro-coil was manufactured as a test demonstrator. Findings -The characteristics of some main formaldehyde-based electroless copper baths were compared. The quality of the sidewalls was characterised and the performance of the process was assessed. Originality/value -This paper demonstrates a high-value manufacturing technique that is mass manufacturable, low cost and suitable for use on 3D surfaces. Criteria required for the development of a direct-writing process have been described. The issues surrounding electroless plating on polyimide have been explained.
This paper extends the scope of a novel process previously reported by the group for the hydrolysis and subsequent metallization of polyimide substrates to encompass polyetherimide. Silver nanoparticles are grown in-situ by chemical reduction of silver ions implanted in the substrate. Factors affecting the level of hydrolysis are investigated, with temperature of the hydrolyzing solution found to be the key factor. The presence of silver nanoparticles is also confirmed by X-ray diffraction.
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