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Laser Fabrication and Characterization of Adhesive-Free Joints For Encapsulation of Biomedical Implant Devices
MRS Proceedings
  • Golam Newaz
  • Daniel Georgiev
  • Ahsan Mian, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Greg Auner
  • Hans Herfurth
  • Reiner Witte
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2005
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Abstract

Laser-fabricated joints of sub-millimeter widths between biocompatible, dissimilar materials have the potential for applications as encapsulation of miniature implant biomedical devices. In this work, we briefly describe the laser joining method of a very promising system, polyimide/titanium-coated borosilicate glass, and present and discuss results from characterization of such laser joints by means of mechanical failure (tensile) tests, optical microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman spectroscopy. Our results suggest the formation of strong chemical bonds between Ti-containing species and certain polymeric functional groups. Mechanical tensile strength failure test showed that such joint experience only limited, disappearing with time degradation as a result of soaking in physiological solutions.

DOI
10.1557/PROC-845-AA5.15
Citation Information
Golam Newaz, Daniel Georgiev, Ahsan Mian, Greg Auner, et al.. "Laser Fabrication and Characterization of Adhesive-Free Joints For Encapsulation of Biomedical Implant Devices" MRS Proceedings Vol. 845 (2005) p. 267 - 272 ISSN: 0272-9172
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ahsan-mian/44/