The Influence of Laser Modification on a Composite Substrate and the Resistance of Thin Layers Created Using the PVD Process

Abstract

For physical vapor deposition (PVD) technology, cleaning a substrate is one of the key preliminary processes before depositing the metal layer. In this article, we present the results of research on the modification of a textile composite substrate using laser technology and its influence on the surface resistance of silver structures intended for use in wearable electronics. As a result of the substrate modification, the resistance of the layers increased as compared with the structures produced on an unmodified substrate. An experimental planning technique was used to optimize the laser modification process.

Keywords

• textronics
• physical vapor deposition
• PVD
• laser modification
• design of experiments
• wearable electronics