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Mechanochemistry modifies copper powder surfaces with N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs), significantly reducing oxidation. This process enhances metal powders for advanced manufacturing like thermal spraying and 3D printing.

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  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Mechanical Engineering

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  • Metal powders are essential for advanced manufacturing techniques such as thermal spraying, cold spraying, and 3D printing.
  • Surface oxidation of metal powders compromises material integrity and manufacturing process outcomes.
  • Developing methods to prevent or reduce oxidation is critical for improving precursor quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel mechanochemical method for surface modification of copper powder.
  • To mitigate surface oxidation of copper powder using N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs).
  • To assess the impact of NHC modification on the powder's suitability for manufacturing processes and its environmental footprint.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized mechanochemistry, specifically a resonant acoustic mixer, for surface modification.
  • Deposited five distinct N-heterocyclic carbenes onto copper powders using benzimidazolium hydrogen carbonate precursors and minimal solvent.
  • Analyzed oxide reduction using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and confirmed NHC immobilization via mass spectrometry and XPS.

Main Results:

  • Achieved significant reduction in surface oxide content on copper powders.
  • Successfully immobilized N-heterocyclic carbenes onto the copper powder surfaces.
  • Maintained consistent powder morphology, ensuring compatibility with downstream manufacturing processes.
  • Life cycle assessment identified environmental hotspots for process optimization.

Conclusions:

  • Mechanochemical modification with NHCs is an effective strategy to reduce copper powder oxidation.
  • NHC-modified copper powders offer improved precursor quality for thermal spray, cold spray, and additive manufacturing.
  • The study highlights the need for environmentally conscious process development in powder modification.