Romarico Penaflor

BSME – 1C

1. ARTICLE: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-61327-5

2. Unfamiliar words from the article:

Aerosol
Sintering
Economical
Advancement
Versatility
Cost-effectiveness
Minuscule
Prototyping
Conformal

3. Meanings:

1. Aerosol: A suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or another gas.
2. Sintering: A process where particles are heated without melting to form a solid mass
3. Economical: Relating to efficiency in the use of resources; cost-effective.
4. Advancement: The process of moving forward or making progress.
5. Versatility: The ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
6. Cost-effectiveness: The ability to achieve the desired outcome at a reasonable cost.
7. Minuscule: Extremely small; tiny.
8. Prototyping: The process of creating a preliminary version of a product or system for testing or evaluation.
9. Conformal: Able to mold or shape to fit.

4.
1. The aerosol mist hung in the air, ready for deposition onto the substrate.
2. Sintering the metal particles at high temperatures created a solid, conductive layer.
3. Using additive manufacturing techniques proved to be an economical solution for producing intricate
electronics.
4. The advancement of inkjet printing technology revolutionized the field of printed electronics.
5. The versatility of the new machine allowed for printing on flat, curved, and even irregular surfaces.
6. Cost-effectiveness was a key consideration in selecting the manufacturing method for the project.
7. Even minuscule defects in the substrate could affect the performance of the printed electronics.
8. Prototyping the circuit board allowed for testing and refining the design before full-scale production.
9. The conformal coating ensured that the electronics could withstand harsh environments without damage.