Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright
List of Contributors
Preface
References
Chapter 1: Introductory Remarks
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Drop Formation: Continuous Inkjet and Drop-on-Demand
1.3 Surface Tension and Viscosity
1.4 Dimensionless Groups in Inkjet Printing
1.5 Length and Time Scales in Inkjet Printing
1.6 The Structure of This Book
1.7 Symbols Used
References
Chapter 2: Fluid Mechanics for Inkjet Printing
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Fluid Mechanics
2.3 Dimensions and Units
2.4 Fluid Properties
2.5 Force, Pressure, Velocity
2.6 Fluid Dynamics
2.7 Computational Fluid Dynamics
2.8 Inkjet Systems
2.9 Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 3: Inkjet Printheads
3.1 Thermal versus Piezoelectric Inkjet Printing
3.2 Thermal Inkjet
3.3 Future Prospects for Inkjets
3.4 Continuous Inkjet (CIJ)
3.5 Examples and Problems (TIJ)
3.6 Piezo Inkjet Printhead
References
Chapter 4: Drop Formation in Inkjet Printing
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Drop Formation in Continuous Inkjet Printing
4.3 Analysis of Droplet Formation in Drop-on-Demand Inkjet Printing
4.4 Worked Examples
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 5: Polymers in Inkjet Printing
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Polymer Definition
5.3 Source- and Architecture-Based Polymer Classification
5.4 Molecular Weight and Size
5.5 Polymer Solutions
5.6 Effect of Structure and Physical Form on Inkjet Formulation Properties
5.7 Zimm Interpretation for Polymers in High Shear Environments
5.8 Printability of Polymer-Containing Inkjet Fluids
5.9 Simulation of the Inkjet Printing of High-Molecular-Weight Polymers
5.10 Molecular Weight Stability of Polymers during DOD Inkjet Printing
5.11 Molecular Weight Stability of Polymers during CIJ Printing
5.12 Molecular Weight Stability of Associating Polymers During DOD Inkjet Printing
5.13 Case Studies of Polymers in Inkjet Formulation
References
Chapter 6: Colloid Particles in Ink Formulations
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Dyes versus Pigment Inks
6.3 Stability of Colloids
6.4 Particle–Polymer Interactions
6.5 Effect of Other Ink Components on Colloidal Interactions
6.6 Characterization of Colloidal Dispersions
6.7 Sedimentation/Settling
6.8 Conclusions/Outlook
References
Chapter 7: Jetting Simulations
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Key Considerations for Modelling
7.3 One-Dimensional Modelling
7.4 Axisymmetric Modelling
7.5 Three-Dimensional Simulation
References
Chapter 8: Drops on Substrates
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Experimental Observation of Newtonian Drop Impact on Wettable Surface
8.3 Dimensional Analysis: The Buckingham Pi Theorem
8.4 Drop Impact Dynamics: The Maximum Spreading Diameter
References
Chapter 9: Coalescence and Line Formation
9.1 Implication of Drop Coalescence on Printed Image Formation
9.2 Implication of Drop Coalescence on Functional and 3D Printing
9.3 Coalescence of Inkjet-Printed Drops
9.4 2D Features and Line Printing
9.5 Summary and Concluding Remarks
9.6 Working Questions
References
Chapter 10: Droplets Drying on Surfaces
10.1 Overview
10.2 Evaporation of Single Solvents
10.3 Evaporation of Mixed Solvents
10.4 Particle Transport in Drying Droplets
10.5 Drying of Complex Fluids
10.6 Problems
References
Chapter 11: Simulation of Drops on Surfaces
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Continuum-Based Modeling of Drop Dynamics
11.3 Challenging Contact Angle Phenomena
11.4 Diffuse-Interface Models
11.5 Lattice Boltzmann Simulations of Drop Dynamics
11.6 Conclusion and Outlook
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 12: Visualization and Measurement
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Basic Imaging of Droplets and Jets
12.3 Strobe Illumination
12.4 Holographic Methods
12.5 Confocal Microscopy
12.6 Image Analysis
References
Chapter 13: Inkjet Fluid Characterization
13.1 Introduction
13.2 The Influence of Ink Properties on Printhead and Jetting
13.3 The Rheology of Inkjet Fluids
13.4 The Measurement of Linear Viscoelasticity for Inkjet Fluids
13.5 The Measurement of Extensional Behavior for Inkjet Fluids
13.6 Linking Inkjet Rheology to Printhead Performance
13.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 14: Surface Characterization
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Process Map to Define Characterization Needs
14.3 Surface Characterization Techniques
14.4 Conclusion
14.5 Questions to Consider
References
Chapter 15: Applications in Inkjet Printing
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Graphics
15.3 Inkjet Printing for Three-Dimensional Applications
15.4 Inorganic Materials
15.5 Organic Materials
15.6 Biological Materials
References
Chapter 16: Inkjet Technology: What Next?
16.1 Achievements So Far
16.2 The Inkjet Print-Head as a Delivery Device
16.3 Limitations of Inkjet Technology
16.4 Today's Dominant Technologies and Limitations
16.5 Other Current Technologies
16.6 Emerging Technologies and Techniques
16.7 Future Trends for Print-Head Manufacturing
16.8 Future Requirements and Directions
16.9 Summary of Status of Inkjet Technology
References
Index
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