From Microjoining to Nanojoining

摘要

A review is provided of the recent advances and challenges in nanojoining, as compared to microjoining andeven regular joining processes. Nanojoining examples are given and analyzed in various joining categories such as solidstatebonding, soldering/brazing and fusion welding. Proposed strategies for nanoassembly and nanojoining, e.g., selforganizationand inkjet printing, are also highlighted.