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Synergistic enhancement of thermal conductivity and mechanical properties in aluminum nitride ceramics via AlN whisker reinforcements
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Chang SUN, Tiantian ZHOU, Yiming CHENG, Shuangfei LI, Fusheng YANG, Hongrui REN, Jianlei KUANG*, Qi WANG*
Science & Technology Review | 2026, 44(14) : 142 - 151
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Synergistic enhancement of thermal conductivity and mechanical properties in aluminum nitride ceramics via AlN whisker reinforcements
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Chang SUN, Tiantian ZHOU, Yiming CHENG, Shuangfei LI, Fusheng YANG, Hongrui REN, Jianlei KUANG*, Qi WANG*
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Published: 2026-07-28 doi: 10.3981/j.issn.1000-7857.2026.02.00034
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To address the growing demand for thermal dissipation substrates in high−power electronic devices, this study focuses on overcoming the mechanical limitations of aluminum nitride (AlN) ceramics and the reduction in thermal conductivity associated with conventional toughening methods. A phase−compatible toughening strategy using one−dimensional AlN whiskers is proposed. AlN whiskers were synthesized via direct nitridation and incorporated into AlN ceramics through dry pressing and atmospheric pressure sintering at elevated temperature. The results indicate that the AlN whiskers form strong interfacial bonds with the matrix, effectively reducing thermal boundary resistance. Its high aspect ratio creates continuous, highly efficient heat conduction pathways, which collectively enhance the thermal and mechanical properties of the AlN ceramic. The optimized composites achieved a thermal conductivity of 189.49 W·m−1·K−1, a flexural strength of 255.13 MPa, and a fracture toughness of 3.25 MPa·m1/2, corresponding to enhancements of 7.2%, 150.8%, and 24.5%, respectively, compared to unreinforced AlN. Microstructural analysis combined with finite element simulations confirms that the AlN whiskers effectively redistribute mechanical stress and suppress crack propagation. This work provides a viable approach for developing high−performance ceramic substrates with integrated thermal management and structural reliability for advanced electronic packaging applications.

AlN ceramic  /  AlN whisker  /  whisker toughening  /  thermal conductivity  /  mechanical properties
Chang SUN, Tiantian ZHOU, Yiming CHENG, Shuangfei LI, Fusheng YANG, Hongrui REN, Jianlei KUANG, Qi WANG. Synergistic enhancement of thermal conductivity and mechanical properties in aluminum nitride ceramics via AlN whisker reinforcements[J]. Science & Technology Review, 2026 , 44 (14) : 142 -151 . DOI: 10.3981/j.issn.1000-7857.2026.02.00034
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doi: 10.3981/j.issn.1000-7857.2026.02.00034
  • Receive Date:2026-02-10
  • Online Date:2026-08-19
  • Published:2026-07-28
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  • Received:2026-02-10
  • Revised:2026-03-25
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表12种不同金属材料的力学参数

Family
属数
Number of
genus
种数
Number of
species
占总种数比例
Percentage of
total species (%)

Genus
种数
Number of
species
占总种数比例
Percentage of total
species (%)
鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae 2 11 5.26 鹅膏菌属 Amanita 10 4.78
小菇科 Mycenaceae 2 12 5.74 丝盖伞属 Inocybe 5 2.39
多孔菌科 Polyporaceae 8 14 6.70 蜡蘑属 Laccaria 5 2.39
红菇科 Russulaceae 3 23 11.00 小皮伞属 Marasmius 6 2.87
小菇属 Mycena 11 5.26
光柄菇属 Pluteus 5 2.39
红菇属 Russula 17 8.13
栓菌属 Trametes 5 2.39
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