New Bio-based Materials for Semiconductors and Electronics
Cargill Bioindustrial and Arizona State University (ASU) are launching a new, year-long research partnership focused on advanced materials used in semiconductor technology — the foundation of modern electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles.
The research is focused on Cargill™ Priamine™ dimer diamine, which is made from bio-based ingredients. With support from a team at ASU’s Biodesign Institute, led by Tim Long, scientists will study how and why this material performs so well, and how it might be used to improve the speed, efficiency, and reliability of electronic devices.
Originally developed for other applications, Priamine™, dimer diamine has shown strong potential in the semiconductor industry according to the company. Polyimide made using Priamine™ exhibits very low dielectric constant, enhancing the performance of semiconductor devices.
“ASU is a premier research institution and a trusted partner in advancing high-performance semiconductor materials with sustainable solutions. This collaboration empowers Cargill’s Bioindustrial division to deliver cutting-edge innovations to our customers in a rapidly growing market,” said Bryan Danek, commercial category director at Cargill Bioindustrial.
“This is a great example of how customer feedback and academic research can open up new possibilities,” said Erwin Honcoop, research and technology leader at Cargill Bioindustrial in Netherlands. “We discovered that Priamine™ was delivering excellent performance in electronics, and this partnership allows us to better understand why — and what more we can do to help our customers solve real-world challenges.”
ASU professor Tim Long and his team will lead the research. “We’re excited to work with Cargill on this project,” Long said. “By combining bio-based chemistry with advanced research, we can help create better materials for the growing semiconductor market — and make technology more sustainable along the way.”
Source: Cargill Bioindustrial