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*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Microscopes/Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope|Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope]] | *[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Microscopes/Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope|Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope]] | ||
==Plasma | ==[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Plasma Cleaners|Plasma Cleaners]]== | ||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Plasma Cleaner/Plasma Cleaner 2: SurfacePrep|Plasma Cleaner 2: SurfacePrep]] | *[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Plasma Cleaner/Plasma Cleaner 2: SurfacePrep|Plasma Cleaner 2: SurfacePrep]] | ||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Plasma Cleaner 3/Plasma Cleaner 3: PDMS|Plasma Cleaner 3: PDMS]] | *[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Plasma Cleaner 3/Plasma Cleaner 3: PDMS|Plasma Cleaner 3: PDMS]] | ||
== Other Methods of Polymer Processing== | |||
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* [[Specific Process Knowledge/Lithography/NanoImprintLithography|Nano Imprint Lithography]] | * [[Specific Process Knowledge/Lithography/NanoImprintLithography|Nano Imprint Lithography]] | ||
* [[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Back-end_processing/Hot_Embosser|Hot Embossing]] (Compression Molding) | * [[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Back-end_processing/Hot_Embosser|Hot Embossing]] (Compression Molding) | ||
* [[Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/Polymer Injection Molder|Polymer Injection Molding]] ''(moved to DTU Construct))'' | * [[Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/Polymer Injection Molder|Polymer Injection Molding]] ''(moved to DTU Construct))'' | ||
* Polymer Casting (e.g. [[Specific Process Knowledge/Characterization/Sample preparation| PDMS Casting]]) | * Polymer Casting (e.g. [[Specific Process Knowledge/Characterization/Sample preparation| PDMS Casting]]) | ||
'''Specialized Processes:''' | '''Specialized Processes:''' | ||
* [[Specific Process Knowledge/Thin film deposition/MVD|FDTS coating (MVD)]] | * [[Specific Process Knowledge/Thin film deposition/MVD|FDTS coating (MVD)]] | ||
* [[Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/Laser Micromachining Tool|Laser Ablation/Milling]] | * [[Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/Laser Micromachining Tool|Laser Ablation/Milling]] | ||
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Polymer Processing
Polymer processing involves transforming polymer resins into finished products with desired shapes, dimensions and performance characteristics. It combines the principles of polymer science, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and manufacturing technology to produce a wide range of components for various applications. The processing conditions, such as temperature, pressure, and cooling rate, significantly influence the final properties of the polymer product.
There is a wide range of methods available to structure and modify polymers, though commonly done outside of a cleanroom, whereas some can be done inside a cleanroom.
Many polymer processing methods may require a mask or stamp or some kind, e.g., injection molding, hot embossing or nano imprint lithography. Some methods can be used to directly "write" into the material, e.g., laser ablation or micromilling. Other methods, like 3D printing or 2-photon polymerisation, are called additive methods as they create the structure by building up the polymer structure.
In our Polyfablab, we have UV lithography, various additive methods, coating techniques, and imprinting techniques for polymer processing.
UV lithography
Additive Methods
Coating
Imprinting
Microscopes
Plasma Cleaners
Other Methods of Polymer Processing
- Nano Imprint Lithography
- Hot Embossing (Compression Molding)
- Polymer Injection Molding (moved to DTU Construct))
- Polymer Casting (e.g. PDMS Casting)
Specialized Processes:
- FDTS coating (MVD)
- Laser Ablation/Milling
- Micro Milling (not generally availabe at DTU Nanolab)
- Extrusion Coating (not availabe at DTU Nanolab)
Choose Material for Polymer Processing
- Epoxy, e.g. SU-8
- Thermoplastic, e.g. PMMA, Topas (COC), PS, PC, PP, PET, etc
- Photo Resist, e.g. AZ resists