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.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Replication processes - p. 17 3. Chapter 3. Hot embossing process - p. 63 4. Chapter 4. Enhanced hot embossing processes - p. 81 5. Chapter 5. Hot pulling - p. 113 6. Chapter 6. Thermoforming - p. 125 7. Chapter 7. Modeling and process simulation - p. 155 8. Chapter 8. Fundamentals of polymers - p. 201 9. Chapter 9. Polymer materials for hot embossing - p. 245 10. Chapter 10. Enhanced embossing materials - p. 269 11. Chapter 11. Process monitoring - p. 285 12. Chapter 12. Quality control - p. 303 13. Chapter 13. Hot embossing technology - p. 325 14. Chapter 14. Hot embossing tools - p. 349 15. Chapter 15. Mold inserts - p. 387 16. Chapter 16. Functional biomimetic surfaces - p. 431 17. Chapter 17. SMART surfaces - p. 451 18. Chapter 18. Roll-to-roll embossing - p. 471 19. Chapter 19. Roll-to-roll tooling - p. 535 20. Chapter 20. Hot embossing applications - p. 577 21. Chapter 21. Outlook - p. 605 22. Index - p. 609
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.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Replication processes - p. 17 3. Chapter 3. Hot embossing process - p. 63 4. Chapter 4. Enhanced hot embossing processes - p. 81 5. Chapter 5. Hot pulling - p. 113 6. Chapter 6. Thermoforming - p. 125 7. Chapter 7. Modeling and process simulation - p. 155 8. Chapter 8. Fundamentals of polymers - p. 201 9. Chapter 9. Polymer materials for hot embossing - p. 245 10. Chapter 10. Enhanced embossing materials - p. 269 11. Chapter 11. Process monitoring - p. 285 12. Chapter 12. Quality control - p. 303 13. Chapter 13. Hot embossing technology - p. 325 14. Chapter 14. Hot embossing tools - p. 349 15. Chapter 15. Mold inserts - p. 387 16. Chapter 16. Functional biomimetic surfaces - p. 431 17. Chapter 17. SMART surfaces - p. 451 18. Chapter 18. Roll-to-roll embossing - p. 471 19. Chapter 19. Roll-to-roll tooling - p. 535 20. Chapter 20. Hot embossing applications - p. 577 21. Chapter 21. Outlook - p. 605 22. Index - p. 609
