Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Anshu Sahu, I. A. Palani, Vipul Singh
Summary: This study focuses on laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT)-based micro-3D printing of NiTi shape memory alloy, exploring the interface temperature between the thin film and sacrificial layer and optimizing the laser fluences for different sacrificial layer thicknesses. The study demonstrates the potential for successful micro-3D printing of NiTi for microdevice fabrication through characterization of the transferred pixels.
MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Camilo Florian, Pere Serra
Summary: Digital manufacturing has become the focus of the fourth industrial revolution, where technology blurs the lines between different disciplines. The advantages of digital manufacturing include easy design changes, continuous fabrication processes, and improved cost and speed compared to traditional methods. Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) is a versatile fabrication technique that can be used for additive manufacturing of various materials. By selecting appropriate laser parameters and considering material interactions, LIFT can be applied to fragile biological samples.
Article
Crystallography
Niv Gorodesky, Sharona Sedghani-Cohen, Ofer Fogel, Amir Silber, Maria Tkachev, Zvi Kotler, Zeev Zalevsky
Summary: LIFT is a useful technique for manufacturing micron-scale metal structures, but the printed structures often have non-compact structures leading to inferior properties and enhanced chemical corrosion. This study explores the achievable compactness limits of different metals and how material selection can impact the compactness of printed structures.
Review
Polymer Science
Muhammad Arif Mahmood, Andrei C. Popescu
Summary: Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) and two-photon polymerization (TPP) are two methods that have demonstrated their ability to produce complex microstructures at an extraordinary level, making them valuable tools for researchers and technologists. Understanding the processes and characteristics of the manufactured parts is essential to harness the benefits of LIFT and TPP in 3D printing.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jinlong Chang, Xuming Sun
Summary: Bioprinting, utilizing 3D printing technology, especially laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT), holds great potential in fabricating intricate biological structures with high precision and enhanced cell viability. LIFT enables the precise transfer of cells or bioinks onto a substrate, making it ideal for producing biomolecular microarrays and various tissues, including skin, blood vessels, and bone. Despite its advantages, there are still challenges that need to be addressed in this field.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Optics
Di Wu, Guohu Luo, Yongxiang Hu, Yu Zhou, Meng Chen
Summary: This study investigates the printing behaviors of a single microdroplet in laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) through experiments and simulations. Three printing behaviors are observed, including non-release deposition, single microdroplet deposition, and splash deposition. Weber number and nominal capillary number are proposed as the criteria for the low and high thresholds of single microdroplet deposition.
OPTICS AND LASERS IN ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anca Florina Bonciu, Florin Andrei, Alexandra Palla-Papavlu
Summary: This study demonstrates the laser-induced forward transfer of PEDOT:PSS:GO composites onto flexible screen-printed electrodes and shows that the PEDOT:PSS:GO ratio and the addition of an intermediate release layer in the LIFT process play an important role in the electrochemical response.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruo-Zhou Li, Mingqing Yang, Lvjiu Guo, Ke Qu, Tong Jian, Ying Yu, Jing Yan
Summary: In this research, laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) of nanosilica was successfully achieved using a lower-cost nanosecond laser with the addition of graphene oxide (GO) to enhance its light absorption. The study demonstrated the deposition of patterns with a minimum line width of 221 μm and the capability of creating patternable transparent displays. This LIFT-based technique offers a fast, flexible, and low-cost manufacturing method for scattering-based translucent screens or patterns for transparent displays.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanmei Zhang, Chongxin Tian, Yucui Yu, Xiuli He, Yanhua Bian, Shaoxia Li, Gang Yu
Summary: Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) is an innovative metallization technique used in the processing of solar cells. This study investigated the morphology and transfer mechanisms of formed lines with high-viscosity silver paste and small gap. Different transfer states and thresholds were observed under different laser fluences. The line width increased with higher laser fluence. The characteristics of the transferred silver paste varied depending on the laser fluence. This work provides insights for improving fine-line metallization and understanding transfer mechanisms in photovoltaic applications.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Li Ruo-zhou, Guo Lyu-jiu, Yang Ming-qing, Qu Ke, Yan Jing
Summary: Laser processing enables highly-controlled modification of plasmon metal nanostructures, providing the ability to fabricate optical films with specific absorption levels. By utilizing the laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT), silver nanomembranes with different morphologies of randomly distributed plasmon nanostructures were successfully produced, leading to well-controlled light absorption levels ranging from 11% to 81% over a broad range. The LIFT process demonstrated efficient and controlled fabrication with high-speed value.
JOURNAL OF CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
(2022)
Article
Optics
Yilin Shan, Xianmin Zhang, Gengchao Chen, Kai Li
Summary: This study adopts a laser-etched double groove structure on a silicon wafer to improve the printing resolution of LIFT, and finds that high-resolution lines can only be achieved at a specific viscosity. The issue of excessive line thickness fluctuations is addressed by using double pulses transfer.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Optics
Yilin Shan, Xianmin Zhang, Hai Li, Zhenhui Zhan
Summary: By optimizing relevant parameters, stable printing of high-resolution and high aspect ratio silver lines was achieved. Printing continuous lines requires defining optimal parameters within a specific range.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Optics
Yucui Yu, Yanmei Zhang, Chongxin Tian, Xiuli He, Shaoxia Li, Gang Yu
Summary: The investigation of novel approaches for forming solar cell grid lines is important in the photovoltaic industry. Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) is a promising method for microstructure fabrication. This study investigated the morphology of grid lines deposited by LIFT and proposed a characterization scheme. The shape evolution process and transfer mechanisms of grid lines were observed, and the influence of laser fluence on their morphology was explained.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Niv Gorodesky, Sharona Sedghani-Cohen, Ofer Fogel, Marc Altman, Gili Cohen-Taguri, Zvi Kotler, Zeev Zalevsky
Summary: The study explores Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) printing from multilayered metal donors and from compositional metal mixtures, with a thorough investigation of Cu-Ag structured donors. XRD analysis reveals the formation of a metastable Cu-Ag phase, reflecting the high cooling rate of the metal droplets. The study demonstrates the potential of LIFT technology in designing various phases and structures with different electrical and mechanical properties.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Adamantia Logotheti, Adi Levi, Doron Naveh, Leonidas Tsetseris, Ioanna Zergioti
Summary: By selecting the optimal LIFT experimental conditions, we successfully transferred arrays of MoS2 pixels from a metal donor substrate to a dielectric receiver substrate, achieving one-step, nondestructive printing. Various characterization techniques confirmed that the transfer of intact MoS2 monolayers is feasible without significant defect damage. The successful transfer of MoS2 demonstrates the broad potential of the LIFT technique in the field of printed electronics, including devices based on 2D materials.
