@Article{fdmp.2006.002.221,
AUTHOR = {Ehsan  Saeedi, Shaghayegh  Abbasi, Karl F. B  ¨ohringer, Babak A.  Parviz},
TITLE = {Molten-Alloy Driven Self-Assembly for Nano and Micro Scale System Integration},
JOURNAL = {Fluid Dynamics \& Materials Processing},
VOLUME = {2},
YEAR = {2006},
NUMBER = {4},
PAGES = {221--246},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/fdmp/v2n4/24382},
ISSN = {1555-2578},
ABSTRACT = {Self-assembly is emerging as one of the main methods for construction of heterogeneous systems consisting of multiple component types in nano- and micro-scales. The engineered self-assembly used for system integration involves preparation of parts that can recognize and bind to each other or a template, and perfection of procedures that allow for high yield self-assembly of these parts into a system. Capillary forces resultant from molten alloys are attractive candidates for driving such self-assembly processes as they can simultaneously provide electrical and mechanical connections. The basic self-assembly process is reviewed here. Selection of the appropriate alloy, a critical issue in development of the self-assembly mechanism, is discussed and various candidates are identified. Examples are provided in which alloys are used to interconnect parts in nano- and micro-scales or produce three-dimensional structures. We conclude with a brief discussion of opportunities and challenges ahead in the development of system integration processes taking advantage of self-assembly.},
DOI = {10.3970/fdmp.2006.002.221}
}