Micro-nanostructured polymer surfaces using injection molding: A review

K Maghsoudi, R Jafari, G Momen… - Materials today …, 2017 - Elsevier
Micro injection molding is in great demand due to its efficiency and applicability for industry.
Polymer surfaces having micro-nanostructures can be produced using injection molding …

Injection molding of high-precision optical lenses: A review

C Peixoto, PT Valentim, PC Sousa, D Dias… - Precision …, 2022 - Elsevier
Injection molding (IM) is the most efficient mass production technology for manufacturing
polymers in complex and detailed geometries with high precision. Although, with the …

A review on microfabrication of thermoplastic polymer‐based microneedle arrays

H Juster, B van der Aar… - Polymer Engineering & …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
This article will provide an overview of recent developments for microneedles made using
injection molding and hot embossing techniques for active transdermal drug delivery …

Analysis of the influence of part thickness on the replication of micro-structured surfaces by injection molding

D Masato, M Sorgato, G Lucchetta - Materials & Design, 2016 - Elsevier
The achievement of an adequate accuracy of the microinjection molding process applied to
the replication of micro-features is a complex task. The selection of process parameters and …

Rapid microfluidics prototyping through variotherm desktop injection molding for multiplex diagnostics

GD Suarez, S Bayer, YYK Tang, DA Suarez… - Lab on a Chip, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
In this work, we demonstrate an inexpensive method of prototyping microfluidics using a
desktop injection molding machine. A centrifugal microfluidic device with a novel central …

Current and future trends for polymer micro/nanoprocessing in industrial applications

D Chen, Y Wang, H Zhou, Z Huang, Y Zhang… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Polymers are widely used in optical devices, electronic devices, energy‐harvesting/storage
devices, and sensors, owing to their low weight, excellent flexibility, and simple fabrication …

[HTML][HTML] Beyond Tissue replacement: The Emerging role of smart implants in healthcare

E Abyzova, E Dogadina, RD Rodriguez, I Petrov… - Materials Today Bio, 2023 - Elsevier
Smart implants are increasingly used to treat various diseases, track patient status, and
restore tissue and organ function. These devices support internal organs, actively stimulate …

Analysis of the shrinkage of injection-molded fiber-reinforced thin-wall parts

D Masato, J Rathore, M Sorgato, S Carmignato… - Materials & Design, 2017 - Elsevier
Injection molding of thin-wall parts is characterized by a highly shear-stressed melt flow,
which could affect the morphology of the moldings and consequently their shrinkage and …

Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK) Biomaterials and Composites: Challenges, Progress, and Opportunities

J Molinar-Díaz, AJ Parsons, I Ahmed, NA Warrior… - Polymer …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a lightweight, bioinert, high-performance thermoplastic that
is beginning to see clinical use in orthopedic applications. PEEK outperforms conventional …

Large-scale hot embossing of 1 µm high-aspect-ratio textures on ABS polymer

R Melentiev, G Lubineau - CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Hot embossing is the most promising method for surface micropatterning of low-value-added
products made of cheap polymers such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). In hot …