


Organic Biofilm Deposits
Biological stains contamination, it arises from organic residues like algae and mold in humid environments. Formation patterns show irregular clusters, thus creating uneven layers on surfaces. These patterns follow natural regional variations, such as denser growth in tropical areas and sparser in arid zones. On metal substrates, contamination adheres tightly and penetrates pores, while on stone, it forms porous films that trap moisture.
Removal challenges emerge during laser cleaning. Process applies pulses, and biological matter absorbs energy unevenly, so charring occurs before detachment. This contamination, it resists ablation due to volatile components that evaporate and leave residues. Material-specific behaviors differ: metals heat rapidly and risk substrate damage, thus requiring low fluence; stone surfaces exhibit cracking from thermal stress. After treatment, some areas still show remnants, so multiple passes become necessary. Efficiency of cleaning, it improves with adjusted wavelengths targeting organic bonds.
Produced Compounds
Affected Materials

Aluminum

Borosilicate Glass

Brass

Brick

Bronze

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer

Cast Iron

Ceramic Matrix Composites CMCs

Concrete

Copper

Crown Glass

Epoxy Resin Composites

Fiberglass

Float Glass

Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers GFRP

Gorilla Glass

Granite

Iron

Lead Crystal

Limestone

Magnesium

Marble

Metal Matrix Composites MMCs

Nickel

Phenolic Resin Composites

Polyester Resin Composites

Porcelain

Quartz Glass

Sandstone

Sapphire Glass

Slate

Soda-Lime Glass

Stainless Steel

Steel

Tempered Glass

Terracotta

Titanium

Titanium Carbide

Tool Steel

Urethane Composites

Zinc

Aluminosilicate Glass

Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V)

Stainless Steel 316

Stainless Steel 304

Aluminum Bronze

Aluminum Nitride

Titanium Nitride
Organic Biofilm Deposits Dataset
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