Towards mass production of functionalized plastic components via multi-beam nanostructuring of moulds

P. Hauschwitz

doi:10.1117/12.2646037

17 March 2023 Towards mass production of functionalized plastic components via multi-beam nanostructuring of moulds

P. Hauschwitz

Proceedings Volume 12409, Laser-based Micro- and Nanoprocessing XVII; 124090A (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2646037
Event: SPIE LASE, 2023, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Smart surface functionalization by laser-made micro and nanostructures is a suitable tool to maximize the value of a product and enable new properties for common materials. Despite the recent progress, the capacity to produce micro and nanoscale surface features over large areas represents a significant challenge in terms of production technology, throughput and cost, especially for components with a complex 3D geometry. In this work, we introduce multi-beam technologies able to efficiently micro/nanostructure metallic moulds with the ability to transfer micro/nanoscale morphology to complex 3D polymeric components via mass production techniques such as injection moulding. Moulded samples with replicated structures demonstrated advanced functional properties, including increased contact angle by 27°, bacteria reduction by 99.8% and decreased friction coefficient by 66% compared to the reference sample.

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P. Hauschwitz "Towards mass production of functionalized plastic components via multi-beam nanostructuring of moulds", Proc. SPIE 12409, Laser-based Micro- and Nanoprocessing XVII, 124090A (17 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2646037

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