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Babani, Suleiman and Hamidon, Mohd Nizar and Ismail, Alyani and Jaafar, Haslina and Hassan, Intan Helina and Shafee, Farah Nabila and Shitu, Ibrahim Garba and Yunusa, Zainab and Lamido, Jamila and Muhammad, Surajo (2024) Deployment of Prosopis Africana Biomass Material as a Conductive Thick Film Paste for Electronic Applications. In: International Conference on Sustainability: Developments and Innovations.

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Abstract

This study investigates the utilization of Prosopis africana biomass material as a sustainable and eco-friendly source of biomass for creating a conductive thick-film paste, particularly tailored for electronic applications. Prosopis Africana is an abundantly available plant species in various regions of Saharan Africa. This study explores the formulation and characteristics of this conductive thick-film paste by meticulously analyzing parameters such as electrical conductivity, surface morphology, and thermal stability, which are essential for electronic applications. This highlights the potential of Prosopis africana biomass material to serve as an ecologically responsible alternative for developing electronic devices and fabricating components, addressing the growing need for sustainable materials in the electronics domain. This study introduces an innovative approach that harnesses natural resources for electronic applications, aligning with both technological advancement and environmental conservation, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly electronics industry. Prosopis Africana Char (PAC) nanopowder was mixed with an organic binder formulation consisting of m-xylene, linseed oil, and α-terpineol. Diverse pastes of PAC were meticulously prepared for an extensive evaluation of their characteristics. Following this, the PAC paste sample was applied to alumina substrates using a screen-printing process and subsequently subjected to drying and firing at 300 ℃. The results revealed that PAC paste with a composition ratio of 45 wt% to 55 wt% organic binder exhibited favorable adhesion to the substrate, and microscopic analysis was conducted to identify the most suitable composition ratio for PAC paste production. It was also found to have high dielectric properties, good electrical conductivity (4.08 S/m, and sustained thermal stability up to 700 ℃ in an airflow atmosphere. These excellent biomass materials are good candidates for deployment in the electronics industry.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Sustainability
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK7800-8360 Electronics
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering (FOE)
Depositing User:	Ms Suzilawati Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	18 Feb 2025 07:12
Last Modified:	18 Feb 2025 13:38
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/13506

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