SYNERGISTICALLY-MODIFIED SURFACES AND SURFACE PROFILES FOR USE WITH THERMAL INTERCONNECT AND INTERFACE MATERIALS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF

摘要

Synergistically-modified surfaces are described herein, where a surface having a surface profile is synergistically modified such that the thermal contact resistance between the surface and the at least one thermal interface material is reduced as compared to a surface that is not synergistically modified. Methods are also described herein of producing a synergistically-modified surface, comprising a) providing a surface having a surface profile, b) providing at least one thermal interface material, c) synergistically modifying the surface profile of the surface such that thermal contact resistance between the surface and the at least one thermal interface material is reduced as compared to a surface that is not synergistically modified. Layered components are also disclosed that comprise a synergistically-modified surface; a thermal interface material; and at least one additional layer of material.