Lasers and Surface Functionalization: How a technology aiming at sustainability is spreading and supporting laser development in Europe. Issue 2 (7th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moglia, Francesca; Pozo, Jose; Lasagni, Andrés F.
• Is Part Of: PhotonicsViews. Volume 17:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 20
• Page End: 22
• Publication Date: 2020-04-07
• Subjects: Photonics -- Periodicals; Optics -- Periodicals; Lasers -- Periodicals; 621.36; 621.36
• DOI: 10.1002/phvs.202070207
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2626-1294

Abstract

Abstract: Nature shows how special nano‐ and micrometer‐sized features can render surfaces hydrophobic or anti‐bacterial. Laser‐based texturing is a technique capable of imitating this and functionalizing surfaces without the use of additives. EU‐funded projects, such as LAMpAS, aim at achieving high throughputs with systems based on kW‐level, short and ultrashort‐pulsed lasers, enabling this technology for the competitive manufacturing and commercialization of domestic appliances with new features and fast‐moving consumer products.