Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kelly T. Paula, Kaue L. C. Silva, Alexia V. A. Mattos, M. B. de Andrade, Rafaela C. Sanfelice, Debora T. Balogh, Cleber R. Mendonca
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of femtosecond laser micromachining to alter surface morphology of polymer films, producing square-shaped pillars and decreasing water contact angle by approximately 16 degrees. The wetting behavior can be described by the Cassie-impregnating regime.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nithin Joy, Anne -Marie Kietzig
Summary: This study systematically investigates the surface chemistry changes of Cu substrates caused by femtosecond laser machining LIPSS in different atmospheres and the impact of subsequent exposure conditions on the surface chemistry of Cu substrates laser-machined in an inert Ar atmosphere. Hydroxyl groups on the oxide surface were found to significantly contribute to the chemisorption of carbonaceous species. Samples maintained in humid atmospheres exhibited higher surface carbon content. Laser machining in Ar humidified with a lauric acid-ethanol solution provided the highest C/Cu ratio, while the lowest C/Cu ratio was observed for the sample machined in the inert Ar environment. The decomposition of CO2 into carbon was less favorable under the given exposure conditions (20 degrees C & 150 degrees C), and CO2 behaved inert like Ar. Experiments with acetylene showed the importance of identifying a more reactive carbonaceous gas for providing non-polar carbon to a laser-machined surface. Immersing a laser-machined sample in a carbon-rich solution (lauric acid-ethanol solution) maximizes surface carbon content.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Optics
Gian-Luca Roth, Julian Haubner, Stefan Kefer, Cemal Esen, Ralf Hellmann
Summary: This study demonstrates the femtosecond laser direct writing of electrically conducive copper structures on transparent cyclic olefin copolymer based planar optical chips. The process involves laser-induced reduction of CuO nanoparticles in a water-soluble resin. Ultra-short laser pulses enable a hybrid micromachining approach for simultaneous ablation of polymer substrates and fabrication of copper patterns, showing potential for generating micro-opto-electromechanical polymer structures for various sensing applications.
OPTICS AND LASERS IN ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Optics
I. Gnilitskyi, W. Alnusirat, M. Sorgato, L. Orazi, G. Lucchetta
Summary: In this study, the influence of two different types of laser-induced periodic surface structures on the flow length in micro injection molding was evaluated. The performance of an untreated cavity surface was compared with surfaces modified by LIPSS. The phenomenon was investigated by localizing the weld lines created by the polymer flow in different surface treatments.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luohao Lei, Hongye Li, Jing Shi, Qihao Hu, Xiaofan Zhao, Baiyi Wu, Meng Wang, Zefeng Wang
Summary: This study presents the fabrication of miniature FBGs-based FPCs using femtosecond laser line-by-line scanning writing technique, enabling convenient control over grating length, position, and spacing to achieve desired transmission spectra. Experimental investigation on temperature and strain responses of the fabricated FBGs-based FPCs were conducted for future sensing applications.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Dongshi Zhang, Ruijie Liu, Zhuguo Li
Summary: This study demonstrates the generation of supra-wavelength periodic surface structures (SWPSS) on Sn and triangular and rhombic laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) on W, Mo, Ta, and Nb using a single linearly polarized femtosecond laser. The SWPSS patches possess independent orientations, breaking the traditional rules. The maximal period reported for SWPSS is 25 μm, while the formation of LIPSS depends on material composition. The study also characterizes the reflectance and iridescence of the prepared SWPSS and LIPSS.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXTREME MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Md Abu Taher, Nitin Chaudhary, K. Thirunaukkarasu, Vinod K. Rajput, Sri Ram G. Naraharisetty
Summary: This study fabricates femtosecond laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) with low and high spatial frequencies on a stainless-steel surface simultaneously by varying the wavelength. The results show that the periodicities of both low and high spatial frequency LIPSS can be controlled by the wavelength, and the formation of high spatial frequency LIPSS depends on the primary low spatial frequency LIPSS. These experimental insights are important for understanding and describing the formation of LIPSS.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Jian Ma, Yancong Liu, Na Zhang, Wenjie Zhang
Summary: The hydrophobic sinusoidal textured surfaces were fabricated on 40Cr steel through nanosecond laser ablation through oil film. The textured surface exhibited a transition from hydrophilicity to hydrophobicity and reduced the friction coefficient.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yaoyao Liu, Yuxuan Wang, Ming Yang, Qiang Wu, Zhixuan Li, Chunling Zhang, Jianmin Zhang, Jianghong Yao, Jingjun Xu
Summary: This study successfully fabricated 102-nm-period deep-subwavelength ripples on the ZnO surface using metal-film-assisted femtosecond laser processing, reducing the period of the ripples and decreasing the damage threshold by changing the material surface structure.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Krisztian Neutsch, Evgeny L. Gurevich, Martin R. Hofmann, Nils C. Gerhardt
Summary: This paper demonstrates the investigation of laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSSs) on a polycrystalline diamond substrate using synthetic optical holography (SOH). The novel technique operates non-invasively without any processing or contact with the LIPSS sample, providing high-resolution images of the investigated sample.
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
T. Primus, P. Hauschwitz, T. Vitu, R. Bicistova, P. Zeman, M. Cimrman, J. Brajer, T. Mocek, M. Smrz
Summary: For the first time, a dynamic beamshaping technology is used to efficiently produce periodic nanostructures on top of AlTiN coating for dry machining. Various periodic nanostructures with different periods were produced using different wavelengths. The beamshaping technology increased productivity by 4008% by shaping the Gaussian beam into a rectangular beam. Friction analysis showed a significant reduction in friction coefficient at room temperature and 500 degrees C. These results demonstrate the scalability of the proposed method for mass production of functionalized machining tools for dry machining.
SURFACE ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liwei Chen, Ziqi Chen, Keita Shimada, Masayoshi Mizutani, Tsunemoto Kuriyagawa
Summary: Experimental and simulation studies on Ti6Al4V alloy samples have shown that nanopillars can be induced through laser irradiation during the SLM process, with the desired nanostructures achieved by appropriately designing surface topography before laser irradiation. The simulated electric field intensity for particles larger than 5 μm exhibits a ripple-like distribution, with periodic length of approximately 1 μm and close to the laser wavelength, matching the experimental results for LIPSS periodic length.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cai-Yun Yu, Yu-Fan Gao, Bing Han, Martin Ehrhardt, Pierre Lorenz, Ling-Fei Xu, Ri-Hong Zhu
Summary: In this paper, LIPSS structures including LSFL and SWPSS were generated on the K9 glass surface using ultrashort pulsed laser, and their formation mechanisms and characteristics were investigated. LSFL can be used to reduce the reflection coefficient of K9 glass at wavelengths above 1.2 µm.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Joaquin Rivera-Sahun, Luis Porta-Velilla, German F. de la Fuente, Luis A. Angurel
Summary: Ice generation on wind generator blade surfaces can negatively impact generator performance. This study demonstrates the potential of using green fs lasers to micromachine blade surfaces, transforming them from initially hydrophilic to superhydrophobic, thereby reducing ice formation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nikolai Schroeder, Fabian Nyenhuis, Robert Baumann, Lucinda Mulko, Thomas Kiedrowski, Johannes Albert L'huillier, Andres Fabian Lasagni
Summary: The study revealed that adjusting the substrate temperature can significantly impact the structure depth and morphology of steel surfaces, resulting in different types of LIPSS being produced.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Damon G. K. Aboud, Michael J. Wood, Gianluca Zeppetelli, Nithin Joy, Anne-Marie Kietzig
Summary: This report investigates the performance of different beam shutter technologies in femtosecond laser micromachining. The study finds that the electro-optic modulator (EOM) shutter provides the most precise and reliable performance, while the mechanical blade shutter is reliable but lags behind at shorter cycle periods. The solenoid shutter responds poorly to sequential commands.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ziheng Wang, Phillip Servio, Alejandro D. Rey
Summary: Surface wrinkling plays a crucial role in various surface functionalities and applications. In this study, a theory and simulation platform for designing nano-wrinkled surfaces with targeted roughness metrics is presented. The modeling is based on chiral liquid crystal surface physics and includes higher-order anisotropic surface tension nonlinearities. The results show that specific changes in surface energy can minimize or maximize surface roughness, allowing for the development of biomimetic multifunctional surfaces.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Michael J. Wood, Gregory Brock, Phillip Servio, Anne-Marie Kietzig
Summary: This research aims to design a surface with low ice adhesion strength to tackle the challenge of ice adhesion in various industries. By leveraging the dynamics of water solidification and stress concentrations, the researchers have chosen a bare woven metal wire cloth substrate, achieving an extremely low ice adhesion strength.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Samuel Mathews, Shaden Daghash, Alejandro Rey, Phillip Servio
Summary: This article reviews novel techniques using first principles density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulations methods coupled to auxiliary simulations methods for studying gas hydrate properties. The review focuses on structure I (sI), structure II (sII), and structure H (sH) hydrates, highlighting the key differences between the three structures and their possible guests. The article also discusses the interfacial and thermal properties of gas hydrates, and the application of first principles infrared spectroscopy in predicting material properties.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Andre Guerra, Samuel Mathews, Milan Mari, Alejandro D. Rey, Phillip Servio
Summary: This work reviews advances in research on the promotion, inhibition, rheology, and mechanical properties of gas hydrates obtained through an integrated material synthesis-property characterization-multi-scale theoretical and computational platform at McGill University.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaodan Zhu, Alejandro D. Rey, Phillip Servio
Summary: Natural gas, recognized as a green energy resource, has the potential to generate energy with fewer pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions compared to coal and petroleum. It is also considered a competitive candidate for carbon dioxide sequestration. However, the instability of gas hydrates during exploration poses a major barrier to methane gas extraction and carbon dioxide sequestration. This study investigates the stability limits and piezo effect of structure I (sI) methane gas hydrates at 0 K using a multiscale approach, providing valuable insights for engineering correlations and fundamental understanding.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Michael J. Wood, Gregory Brock, Juliette Debray, Phillip Servio, Anne-Marie Kietzig
Summary: This study investigates anti-icing surfaces by mimicking the structure of penguin feathers using laser micromachining. The results show that water-shedding and ice-shedding characteristics are derived from different physical functions of the hierarchical structure. The woven wire cloth leads to low ice adhesion strengths, while the laser-induced periodic surface structures with hydrophobic surface chemistry contribute to water shedding.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Adam McElligott, Andre Guerra, Alexia Denoncourt, Alejandro D. Rey, Phillip Servio
Summary: This study investigates the freezing of up to three simultaneous THF hydrate droplets using acoustic levitation, revealing different nucleation mechanisms and structural inhomogeneities within the droplets.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaodan Zhu, Andre Guerra, Phillip Servio, Alejandro D. Rey
Summary: This study expands previous work on methane GH material physics by including third-order elastic constants (TOECs) and demonstrates that non-linear fitting involving TOECs provides better overall prediction and smaller root-mean-square deviation on pressure-strain evaluation compared to linear fitting. The research also provides new insights into the piezo-effect on shear constant C-44 and the ductile-to-brittle transition. These findings highlight the importance of considering non-linear models, including TOECs, under high pressures.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chong Yang Du, Andre Guerra, Adam McElligott, Milan Maric, Alejandro Rey, Phillip Servio
Summary: Inhibiting viscosity increases caused by hydrate formation has long been a challenge in flow assurance. In this study, two low-dosage kinetic hydrate inhibitors, amphiphilic block copolymers poly(styrene-b-vinylpyrrolidone) and poly(pentafluorostyrene-b-vinylpyrrolidone), were synthesized and tested in aqueous solutions. The results showed a significant reduction in dynamic viscosity, indicating a reduced tendency for hydrate particle adhesion in the block copolymer solutions.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Michael J. Wood, Damon G. K. Aboud, Gianluca Zeppetelli, Mohammad Bagher Asadi, Anne-Marie Kietzig
Summary: This article introduces a graphical user interface (GUI) called ARCA Finder, which simplifies the analysis process of contact angle goniometry and improves measurement accuracy by displaying the data in a novel perspective and aiding the user to determine the most accurate measurement based on the full definition of dynamic contact angles. The goal of this invention is to reduce human error in goniometry and improve the repeatability of measurements among different researchers. Results from testing this approach on synthetic and real dynamic contact angle videos demonstrate a noticeable difference in the measured values, suggesting that the ARCA Finder GUI improves measurement accuracy compared to the standard approach.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Ziheng Wang, Phillip Servio, Alejandro D. Rey
Summary: This article reviews recent contributions to anisotropic soft matter models for liquid crystal interfaces, drops, and membranes, focusing on validations with experimental and biological data, as well as related theory and simulation literature. The use of a methodology based on the liquid crystal-membrane shape equation allows for a deeper understanding of static and dynamic pattern formation phenomena compared to traditional dimensional curvatures. The review emphasizes the statics of wrinkling and shape selection in liquid crystal interfaces and membranes, the kinetics and dissipative dynamics of shape evolution in membranes, and computational methods for shape selection and shape evolution. The main results include the appearance of corrugations in liquid crystal interfaces, the adoption of various shapes by liquid crystal drops encapsulated in membranes, and the mapping of the liquid crystal director to a membrane unit normal. The computational soft matter geometry involves solving shape equations, trajectories on energy and orientation landscapes, and shape-curvedness evolutions on entropy production landscapes using efficient numerical methods and adaptive approaches.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Adam McElligott, Andre Guerra, Chong Yang Du, Alejandro D. Rey, Jean-Luc Meunier, Phillip Servio
Summary: The viscosity of oxygen-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube nanofluids was measured under different conditions, showing that O-MWCNTs can reduce the effective viscosity of the solution and introduce a weak pressure dependence. Additionally, the presence of O-MWCNTs can limit the formation of hydrates.