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Lizhong Xu¹, Yue Pan¹, Chuanjun Zhao¹

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A novel electrochemical micromachining technique utilizes small electrode separations to enhance precision. This method precisely controls double-layer voltage, enabling sub-micrometre machining of conductive materials.

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Area of Science:

Electrochemistry
Materials Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Electrochemical machining (ECM) precision is influenced by electrode separation and voltage.
Electrolyte resistance and current dependence affect ECM processes.
Understanding the real double-layer voltage is crucial for precise control.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the distance effect in electrochemical micromachining.
To propose a DC-voltage, small-separation ECM technique for enhanced precision.
To achieve sub-micrometre machining of conductive materials.

Main Methods:

Analyzing the exponential dependence of currents on double-layer voltage.
Evaluating the feedback effect of electrolyte resistance.
Implementing a DC-voltage, small-separation technique.

Main Results:

A distance effect was identified, where both time constant and double-layer voltage depend on electrode separation.
Under constant apparent DC voltage, real double-layer voltage varies with separation, especially at small gaps.
The proposed technique confines electrochemical reactions to proximity regions, enhancing machining precision.

Conclusions:

Reducing voltage and separation significantly enhances ECM precision.
The DC-voltage, small-separation technique enables sub-micrometre precision machining.
This method offers a pathway for advanced microfabrication of conductive materials.