Florida International University

Denny John

Arvind Agarwal

Cheng Zhang

Tanaji Paul

Sohail Mazher Ali Khan Mohammed

Markondeyaraj Pulugurtha

Reshmi Banerjee

Cold-sprayed aluminum capacitors on lead frame metal foils are provided for applications in 3D power package integration. This additive manufacturing process allows pre-patterned low-temperature processing of aluminum electrodes on metal lead frames, insulated metal substrates or even heat-spreaders and cold-plates. Cold-sprayed capacitors can eliminate several process integration and reliability issues that are associated with traditional discrete surface-assembled capacitors.

Systems and methods for patterning valve metals

Methods for large-scale additive manufacturing of high-strength boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT)/aluminum (Al) (e.g., reinforced Al alloy) metal matrix composites (MMCs) (BNNT/Al MMCs), as well as the BNNT/Al MMCs produced by the large-scale additive manufacturing methods, are provided. A combination of ultrasonication and spray drying techniques can produce good BNNT/Al alloy feedstock powders, which can be used in a cold spraying process.

Boron nitride nanotube aluminum composites and methods of manufacturing the same

Provided is a method of repairing structures on the Lunar surface using Lunar regolith containing metallic coatings. An ultra-portable and low-pressure cold spray system is utilized to consolidate coatings. This system can be easily transported to space, reducing the payload. Lunar regolith is added to the metal powder before cold spray deposition. Lunar regolith increases the tampering effect during cold spray deposition, thereby causing severe plastic deformation of the metal powders and providing a coating with high quality and minimum porosity. The presence of Lunar regolith increases the hardness of the coating and improves wear properties. Coatings on a large area can be made rapidly without much surface preparation. These coatings can be rapidly applied to various Lunar structures to repair, reinforce, and restore (RRR) functionality and performance in the Lunar environment.

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