Hot Embossing

Theory of Microreplication

Matthias Worgull

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2024
• ISBN:
  9780323984218
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

The second edition of Hot Embossing: Theory of Microreplication will present 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.

• Comprehensively updated to include new techniques, processes, and variables that have come to prominence in recent years
• Includes new chapters that address monitoring, properties of molded parts, 3D thermoforming, hot pulling, functional materials, smart surfaces, and upscaling by roll-2-roll
• Discusses the entire microreplication process, from theory and processes to technology and mold to surface-oriented applications

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Replication processes
• Chapter 3: Hot embossing process
• Chapter 4: Enhanced hot embossing processes
• Chapter 5: Hot pulling
• Chapter 6: Thermoforming
• Chapter 7: Modeling and process simulation
• Chapter 8: Fundamentals of polymers
• Chapter 9: Polymer materials for hot embossing
• Chapter 10: Enhanced embossing materials
• Chapter 11: Process monitoring
• Chapter 12: Quality control
• Chapter 13: Hot embossing technology
• Chapter 14: Hot embossing tools
• Chapter 15: Mold inserts
• Chapter 16: Functional biomimetic surfaces
• Chapter 17: SMART surfaces
• Chapter 18: Roll-to-roll embossing
• Chapter 19: Roll-to-roll tooling
• Chapter 20: Hot embossing applications
• Chapter 21: Outlook
• Index