Hot Embossing

Auteur

Matthias Worgull is an associated professor and lecturer at the Institute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany and has more than 20 years of experience in polymer micro structuring by replication processes. He is currently head of the group "Large Scale Structuring" with focus on the upscaling of hot embossing, nanoimprint, and roll-to-roll replication and the implementation of functional bionic surfaces with enhanced materials.

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Hot Embossing: Theory of Microreplication, Second Edition presents the current state of the art in microreplication with a focus on hot embossing, nanoimprint, thermoforming, and roll-to-roll replication. Polymer processing, the theory of polymers and the processing of polymers are discussed in detail. Aspects of process simulation and the corresponding material models are also covered. The book contains in-depth analysis of processing processes and replication techniques including mold fabrication. Monitoring, data analysis and reliability of molded parts is also discussed. In the Second Edition new processes are included, including the process of micro- and nanothermoforming to generate 3D structures and the hot pulling processes to generate hierarchical structures with high aspect ratios. Based on hot pulling, Nanofur? for Oil-water-separation is a large-scale biomimetic application. Upscaling, especially the seamless roll-to-roll replication, is also explored. The book is designed to cover the entire workflow for a seamless lithographic sleeve.This new edition marks a substantial update of the previous edition, incorporating several new chapters. It is an important resource for materials scientists and engineers working in the areas of micro- and nanofabrication.

Contenu

1. Introduction
   
   2. Replication Processes
   3. Hot Embossing Process
   4. Enhanced Hot embossing process
   5. Hot Pulling
   6. Thermoforming
   7. Modeling and Process Simulation
   8. Fundamentals of Polymers
   9. Polymer materials for hot embossing
   10. Enhanced embossing materials
   11. Process Monitoring
   12. Quality control
   13. Hot embossing technology
   14. Hot Embossing Tools
   15. Mold inserts
   16. Biomimetic surfaces
   17. SMART surfaces
   18. Roll-to-Roll Process
   19. Roll-to-Roll Tooling
   20. Applications
   21. Outlook