Process-structure-property relationships in low-temperature microwave dielectric ceramics: from glass-assisted sintering to cold sintering for 5G/6G devices
| dc.contributor.author | Pulphol, Phieraya | |
| dc.contributor.author | Tang, Ying | |
| dc.contributor.author | Fang, Liang | |
| dc.contributor.author | Vittayakorn, Wanwilai | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sukkha, Usa | |
| dc.contributor.author | Hajra, Sugato | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kim, Hoe Joon | |
| dc.contributor.author | Vittayakorn, Naratip | |
| dc.contributor.author | Maluangnont, Tosapol | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-08-06T10:56:30Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-08-06T10:56:30Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-12-01 | |
| dc.description.abstract | With the rapid advancement of wireless communication from 5G to 6G, a pressing need has emerged for microwave dielectric ceramics with excellent performance at reduced processing temperatures, compatible with low-temperature co-fired ceramic technology. This review traces historical milestones and highlights modern design strategies for achieving optimum dielectric constant, ultra-low dielectric loss, and near-zero temperature coefficient of resonant frequency. Special emphasis is placed on recent advances in low-temperature densification routes, including sintering aids, intrinsically low-sintering-temperature ceramic families, and novel techniques like the cold sintering process. This review provides a critical analysis of the performance trade-offs inherent to each strategy, addressing the persistent challenges in achieving ultra-low loss. Furthermore, we highlight the paradigm shift toward a holistic, multifunctional design imperative for 6G systems. Finally, the transformative potential of cross-disciplinary approaches, particularly AI-assisted discovery, and computational modeling, is discussed as a key enabler for accelerating the design of next-generation, high-performance, and sustainable LTCC-compatible materials. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Advanced Powder Materials, 5(6), 2026 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.apmate.2026.100444 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2772834X | |
| dc.identifier.other | 2-s2.0-105043904580 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.kmitl.ac.th/handle/123456789/18343 | |
| dc.source | Advanced Powder Materials | |
| dc.subject | 5G/6G communication | |
| dc.subject | Cold sintering process (CSP) | |
| dc.subject | Low dielectric loss | |
| dc.subject | Low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) | |
| dc.subject | Microwave dielectric ceramic | |
| dc.subject | Sintering aid | |
| dc.title | Process-structure-property relationships in low-temperature microwave dielectric ceramics: from glass-assisted sintering to cold sintering for 5G/6G devices | |
| dc.type | Review |
