Springtail-inspired triangular laser-induced surface textures on metals using MHz ultrashort pulses

Jean Michel Romano*, Ralf Helbig, Fotis Fraggelakis, Antonio Garcia-Giron, Carsten Werner, Rainer Kling, Stefan Dimov

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Abstract

Considering the attractive surface functionalities of springtails (Collembola), an attempt at mimicking their cuticular topography on metals is proposed. An efficient single-step manufacturing process has been considered, involving Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures (LIPSS) generated by near-infrared femtosecond laser pulses. By investigating the influence of number of pulses and pulse fluence, extraordinarily uniform triangular structures were fabricated on stainless steel and titanium alloy surfaces, resembling the primary comb-like surface structure of springtails. The laser-textured metallic surfaces exhibited hydrophobic properties and light scattering effects that were considered in this research as a potential in-line process monitoring solution. The possibilities to increase the processing throughput by employing high repetition rates in the MHz-range are also investigated.
Original languageEnglish
Article number024504
JournalJournal of Micro and Nano-Manufacturing
Volume7
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jul 2019

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The work was carried out within the H2020 “European ESRs Network on Short Pulsed Laser Micro/Nanostructuring of Surfaces for Improved Functional Applications” (Laser4Fun) under the ITN Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 6750631, the H2020 FoF program “High-Impact Injection Moulding Platform for mass-production of 3D and/or large micro-structured surfaces with Antimicrobial, Self-cleaning, Anti-scratch, Anti-squeak and Aesthetic functionalities” (HIMALAIA) and of the UKIERI DST program “Surface functionalisation for food, packaging, and healthcare applications.” The authors greatfully acknowledge Christoph Nein-huis for the permission of collecting specimen of Sinella tenebri-cosa, a non endangered or protected species, from the tropical greenhouse of the Dresden Botanical Garden, Germany.

Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2019 by ASME.

Keywords

  • Biomimicry
  • Light scattering
  • LIPSS
  • MHz processing
  • Uniformity
  • Wettability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Process Chemistry and Technology
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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