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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Corrosion Engineering

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  • Extreme environments pose significant challenges for electronic components.
  • Corrosion of conductive materials like copper degrades device performance and longevity.
  • Developing materials with enhanced corrosion resistance is crucial for advanced electronics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the surface passivation of printed copper conductors.
  • To assess the corrosion resistance of these conductors in high-temperature sulfurous environments.
  • To evaluate the impact of passivation on electrical conductivity under harsh conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Surface passivation treatment applied to printed copper conductors.
  • Exposure of treated conductors to a sulfur-containing environment at 350 °C for 12 hours.
  • Measurement of electrical conductivity before and after environmental exposure.

Main Results:

  • Surface-passivated printed copper conductors demonstrated significant corrosion resistance.
  • High electrical conductivity (4.42 MS m-1) was maintained after exposure.
  • The passivation effectively protected copper in high-temperature sulfidizing conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Surface passivation is a viable strategy for improving the durability of printed copper conductors.
  • Passivated copper conductors show promise for applications in extreme, sulfurous environments.
  • This research contributes to the development of next-generation anti-corrosion electronics.