Laser carbon interactions

J. P. Abrahamson, R. L. Vander Wal, P. Gokulakrishnan, R. Joklik, C. Fuller

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Abstract

Laser processing of materials is not new, but, using lasers to anneal, bond and otherwise transform carbons is. Fundamental understanding of the dependence upon carbon structure, morphology and chemistry is critical to implementing this technology into manufacturing and processing applications. In this work a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser and a continuous wave CO2 laser are used to anneal carbon materials. Lasers provide rapid heating and cooling with high temporal control. The extent of transformation is kinetically controlled by time above the threshold temperature for transformation. Enabling the production of carbon structures not possible via traditional furnace annealing. The potential technological importance of laser annealing carbon is demonstrated. Examples of material processing and synthesis not possible via traditional furnace annealing are provided. To resolve the nanostructure changes HRTEM is employed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTechConnect Briefs 2018 - Materials for Energy, Efficiency and Sustainability
EditorsBart Romanowicz, Fiona Case, Fiona Case, Matthew Laudon
PublisherTechConnect
Pages105-108
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9780998878232
StatePublished - 2018
Event11th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 20th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo,the 2018 SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference, and the Defense TechConnect DTC Spring Conference - Anaheim, United States
Duration: May 13 2018May 16 2018

Publication series

NameTechConnect Briefs 2018 - Advanced Materials
Volume2

Other

Other11th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 20th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo,the 2018 SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference, and the Defense TechConnect DTC Spring Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnaheim
Period5/13/185/16/18

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science

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