Low and Ultra-Low Temperature Cofired Ceramics: Materials, Processes and Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 134
Special Issue Editor
Interests: low-temperature cofired ceramics (LTCCs); microwave devices; millimeter wave devices; MMIC design; microelectronic packaging
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Dear Colleagues,
The relentless drive toward miniaturization, integration, and performance in modern electronics has propelled Low-Temperature Cofired Ceramics (LTCCs) and Ultra-Low-Temperature Cofired Ceramics (ULTCCs) to the forefront of materials science and engineering. These technologies enable the fabrication of complex, multi-layered modules that integrate passive and active components, offering unparalleled advantages in terms of size, weight, and functionality. As the demand for high-frequency, high-reliability, and environmentally sustainable electronic systems continues to grow, spanning applications from 6G communications and the Internet of Things (IoT) to automotive radars and biomedical devices, the development of advanced LTCC and ULTCC materials and processes has become more critical than ever.
We are pleased to invite you to this Special Issue that aims to showcase the latest breakthroughs and innovations in LTCC and ULTCC technologies. We invite contributions that explore new ceramic environmentally friendly formulations, novel sintering techniques, integration strategies, and reliability assessments, and emerging applications that push the boundaries of these versatile materials.
Key topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:
- Development of new LTCC/ULTCC materials with tailored dielectric, mechanical, and thermal properties;
- Sustainable and eco-friendly approaches to LTCC/ULTCC production and recycling;
- Advanced manufacturing and sintering processes;
- Reliability, durability, and environmental stability of LTCC/ULTCC systems;
- Innovative applications in wireless communications, sensors, aerospace, automotive, and medical devices.
Original work highlighting latest research and technical developments are encouraged; review papers and comparative studies are also welcome.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Ceramics.
Dr. Camilla Kärnfelt
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- low-temperature cofired ceramics (LTCCs)
- ultra-low-temperature cofired ceramics (ULTCCs)
- additive manufacturing
- reliability
- sustainable electronics
- eco-friendly
- emerging applications
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