Abstract
Since past several decades various methods have been successfully tested and implemented for joining materials at micro- and nano-scales, which are crucial for fabrication of devices being built through bottom-up approach. In this chapter a novel approach of welding is discussed, which is based on low energy ion beam irradiation. The ion beam technique has been explored since quite recently and provides new dimension of opportunities to easily weld different types of materials including ceramic nanostructures, which are difficult to joining using conventional heating based methods. The current technique has been successful to join metals as well as carbon based nanomaterials apart from oxides. It has been found that at low ion energy and low ion beam current, joining occurs through mostly non-melting process and dominated by ion-atom collisional consequences. The ion induced surface defects, sputtering, plastic flow of atoms and ion beam mixing between the nanostructures play crucial role for establishing junctions using this technique.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Joining Processes for Dissimilar and Advanced Materials
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
