研究目的
To develop a high-efficiency method for the mass production of 3D artificial compound eyes using a photopolymer template fabricated by femtosecond laser direct writing (FsLDW), overcoming the low fabrication efficiency of the point-by-point scanning process.
研究成果
The study successfully demonstrated a high-efficiency method for the mass production of 3D artificial compound eyes using FsLDW and soft lithography. The PDMS compound eyes exhibited good focusing and imaging performances, with a field of view (FOV) reaching ~120°. The SU-8 templates could be used repeatedly (over 50 times) without deterioration, significantly increasing production efficiency and reducing costs. This strategy holds great promise for the future development of rapid and large-scale manufacturing of 3D compound eyes and their related optical devices.
研究不足
The surface roughness of the replicated PDMS compound eyes was not very smooth due to the large laser scanning step length used during the fabrication process. Using smaller step lengths could improve surface smoothness in future studies.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study utilized femtosecond laser direct writing (FsLDW) technology for fabricating 3D SU-8 compound eye templates, followed by soft lithography replication to produce PDMS compound eyes.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
SU-8 photoresist films were spin-coated on coverslips for the fabrication of inverse structures of compound eyes.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
A homemade device for TPA manufacturing, including a laser source and light direction system, beam focusing and motion platform system, computer-aided control system, and charge-coupled-device–based monitoring system.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The SU-8 films were soft-baked, then femtosecond laser pulses were focused into the SU-8 photoresist using an oil-immersion objective lens. After laser writing, samples were baked and developed to remove unsolidified SU-8 resin. PDMS compound eyes were produced using soft lithography with the SU-8 templates.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and laser scanning confocal microscopy (CLSM) were used to characterize the surface morphology and 3D configurations of the compound eyes.
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