Modification of Aluminium Surface Using Picosecond Laser for Printing Applications

ANSARI, Imtiyaz Ahmed, WATKINS, Kennith G., SHARP, Martin C., HUTCHINSON, Richard and POTTS, Rodney (2009). Modification of Aluminium Surface Using Picosecond Laser for Printing Applications. MRS Proceedings, 1230.

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Abstract

Ultrafast picosecond laser pulses of wavelength of 1064nm have allowed the surface modification of anodised aluminium plate for potential industrial application. The interaction of the laser with the substrate created a hydrophilic surface, giving a contact angle of less than 10 degrees. On examination under a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), it was observed that these surfaces have an interesting ‘lotus-leaf’ like structure. It has been found that these laser processed hydrophilic surfaces revert with time. The potential for application in the printing industry is strong due to the reusability and sustainability of the process materials; initial trials confirm this. This technology would offer extra advantages as a non-chemical process without the need for developer, thereby reducing the overall cost and time of printing

Item Type:	Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:	Materials and Engineering Research Institute > Materials Analysis and Research Services
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-1230-MM07-14
Depositing User:	Imtiyaz Ansari
Date Deposited:	23 Sep 2011 09:30
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2021 07:55
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/3904

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