LAUSR

The effects of different volume fractions of silver (Ag) particles of different size (microsize, 2 μm to 3.5 μm diameter; nanosize, 80 nm diameter) on the thermal and electrical characteristics of epoxy–Ag electrically conductive adhesive (ECA) have been evaluated, as well as hybrid ECAs with both particle sizes at different ratios. Improved thermal and electrical conductivity resulted from the interaction between the particles, as evaluated by analysis of sample morphology. The interaction was altered to improve the conductivity. For both particle sizes, the electrical resistivity showed a transition from insulation to conduction at 6 vol.% Ag. In the hybrid system, the thermal conductivity decreased with increasing microparticle filler ratio. The electrical conductivity of the hybrid composite increased at 50:50 weight ratio.