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ArticleNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2026

High-Temperature Sintered Conductive Silver Paste with Optimized Structure and Performance: Formula Design and Process Adjustment.

Gang Liu, Songlin Lu, Pengpeng Chen

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Gang LiuBeijing Baimtec Material Co., Ltd., Beijing 100094, China.
Songlin LuSchool of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.
Pengpeng ChenSchool of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.

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Hefei Municipal Natural Science Foundation HZR2520Key Science & Technology Project of Anhui Province 202523j08050002
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Abstract

High-temperature sintered conductive silver paste serves as a critical material in the fabrication of electronic components, with its performance directly influencing device reliability and integration density. In this work, conductive silver paste was prepared via a ball milling method by dispersing silver powder (conductive filler), glass powder (binder), and ethyl cellulose (EC, thickener) in an organic carrier composed of α-terpineol, diethylene glycol butyl ether acetate (DBA), and dimethyl phthalate (DMP) at specific ratios. The effects of the formulation composition and preparation process on the rheological properties of the paste as well as the electrical and mechanical properties of the resulting films were systematically investigated. The results indicated that sintering time and temperature exerted regular effects on the resistance of the silver paste; ball milling speed and duration influenced the particle size distribution, thereby affecting the resistance behavior; thixotropy significantly impacted the resistance characteristics. Under optimal conditions, where the organic carrier consisted of α-terpineol, DBA, and DMP at a ratio of 6:3:1, with 30 wt.% silver powder, 18 wt.% glass powder, and 4 wt.% EC, combined with a sintering temperature of 500 °C for 50-60 min, a ball milling speed of 500-600 r/min, and a ball milling time of approximately 1.5 h, the obtained silver paste exhibited pronounced shear-thinning behavior and excellent thixotropy, indicating favorable processability. The corresponding silver paste film demonstrated the lowest resistivity, superior bending resistance, and good adhesion to both PET and glass substrates. This study provides valuable insights for the design and preparation of high-performance, high-temperature sintered conductive silver pastes.

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conductive propertyrheological propertysilver paste

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PMID42188501
PMCPMC13210059

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