Mechanism and application of laser cleaning: A review

G Zhu, Z Xu, Y Jin, X Chen, L Yang, J Xu… - Optics and Lasers in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Laser cleaning has become a promising technology due to its green, environmentally
friendly, and efficient features. It will gradually replace the traditional cleaning processes …

[HTML][HTML] A review of incorporating Nd: YAG laser cleaning principal in automotive industry

MKAA Razab, MS Jaafar, NH Abdullah… - Journal of radiation …, 2018 - Elsevier
Laser cleaning has been identified as an ideal technology to replace conventional chemical
techniques in the motorcar coating removal process to maintain the sustainability of our …

Removal mechanism of blue paint on aluminum alloy substrate during surface cleaning using nanosecond pulsed laser

D Zhang, J Xu, Z Li, K Li, C Wang, D Shan… - Optics & Laser …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents laser cleaning of blue polyurethane paint on Al-Mg series aluminum
alloy substrate by using a nanosecond pulsed laser. Experiments were conducted at the …

Numerical simulation of paint stripping on CFRP by pulsed laser

H Yang, H Liu, R Gao, X Liu, X Yu, F Song… - Optics & Laser …, 2022 - Elsevier
Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite is widely used in aerospace industry.
The protective paint on the CFRP of aircraft needs to be removed after reaching a certain …

Effect of laser energy density on surface physical characteristics and corrosion resistance of 7075 aluminum alloy in laser cleaning

W Wang, J Shen, W Liu, H Bian, Q Li - Optics & Laser Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, the pulsed laser cleaning technology was used to remove the oxide film on the
surface of 7075 aluminum alloy. The effects of different laser energy density on the surface …

An environmentally friendly laser cleaning method to remove oceanic micro-biofoulings from AH36 steel substrate and corrosion protection

Y Lu, Y Ding, ML Wang, LJ Yang, Y Wang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021 - Elsevier
An environmentally friendly nanosecond ultraviolet (UV) laser is employed in laser cleaning
micro biofouling from the Fe substrate surface. The morphologies and chemical …

The effect of laser surface textures on the corrosion resistance of epoxy coated steel exposed to aggressive environments for offshore applications

SJ Caraguay, TS Pereira, RO Giacomelli… - Surface and Coatings …, 2022 - Elsevier
Organic coatings are commonly applied to protect metallic structures exposed to highly
corrosive environments such as those found in offshore marine scenarios. In general, steel …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation on the surface properties of 5A12 aluminum alloy after Nd: YAG laser cleaning

G Zhu, S Wang, W Cheng, G Wang, W Liu, Y Ren - Coatings, 2019 - mdpi.com
The surface of the aluminum alloy is prone to oxidation, which in turn affects the quality of
the weld. The 5A12 aluminum alloy was cleaned by acousto-optic Q-switched diode …

Evaluation of laser cleaning for defouling of marine biofilm contamination on aluminum alloys

Z Tian, Z Lei, X Chen, Y Chen - Applied Surface Science, 2020 - Elsevier
The environmental friendliness short-pulsed laser removal of marine biofilm contamination
developed on the surfaces of aluminum alloy substrates was innovatively applied. Natural …

Surface strengthening of aluminium alloys/composites by laser applications: A comprehensive review

SR Kandavalli, GB Rao, PK Bannaravuri… - Materials Today …, 2021 - Elsevier
Because of exceptional properties, such-as high unique strength, excellent flexural strength,
easy manufacturing and light-in-weight, aluminium alloys and composites are prominently …