摘要:
An electrophotographic photoreceptor is disclosed, comprising a substrate having thereon a light-reflection preventing layer comprising an anodized aluminum film and a photosensitive layer in this order. And the electrophotographic photoreceptor can be produced by a process comprising subjecting a substrate at least a surface of which comprises aluminum or an aluminum alloy to anodic oxidation in a neutral aqueous solution containing at least one of boric acid, boric acid salt, a phosphoric acid salt, etc. in a concentration of from 1 to 30% by weight or an acidic aqueous solution containing at least one of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, oxalic acid, chromic acid, etc. in a concentration of from 1 to 30% by weight to form an anodized aluminum film as a light reflection-preventing layer on the substrate, and then forming a photosensitive layer on said anodized aluminum film. The anodized aluminum film prevents appearance of an interference fringe when the photoreceptor is applied to a laser beam printer.
摘要:
A method for preparing an electrophotographic photoreceptor is disclosed, which comprises a substrate having thereon a charge generating layer containing an amorphous silicon as a main component and a charge transporting layer containing aluminum oxide as a main component, wherein the charge transporting layer is formed by an ion plating method while introducing oxygen gas.
摘要:
An electrophotographic photoreceptor comprising a support, a charge blocking layer, a first photoconductive layer composed of at least amorphous silicon, a second photoconductive layer composed of at least boron-containing amorphous silicon, a surface layer composed of at least nitrogenated amorphous silicon, the surface layer having an interface for contacting the second photoconductive layer, the surface layer including a lower region corresponding to an area not greater than approximately 100 .ANG. away from the interface, the lower region having a ratio of not less than 0.5 parts of nitrogen atoms for one part of silicon atoms, the nitrogen ratio of the lower region and the boron content of the second photoconductive layer corresponding to the relation B.gtoreq.10.sup.(9N-5.5) where B is the boron content in PPM and N is the ratio of nitrogen atoms to silicon atoms.
摘要:
An electrostatic image-bearing dielectric member comprises a support and a dielectric layer formed on the support. The dielectric layer is formed of at least one of amorphous carbon, diamond-like carbon and diamond. The dielectric layer may contain not larger than 60 atomic percent of at least one of hydrogen and fluorine. An intermediate layer may be provided between the support and the dielectric layer in order to improve the adhesion therebetween.
摘要:
A process for producing an electrophotographic photoreceptor comprising the steps of forming a photoconductive layer on a conductive substrate in a reaction chamber, and after the photoconductive layer is formed, forming a surface protection layer on the photoconductive layer by introducing into the reaction chamber a gaseous mixture comprising (i) a first component, fluorohydrocarbon gas, and (ii) a second component silicon, hydride gas, or a hydrocarbon gas and/or hydrogen gas and decomposing the gaseous mixture by glow discharge, wherein the surface protection layer thus formed comprises amorphous silicon carbide when the second component is a silicon hydride gas or amorphous carbon when the second component is a hydrocarbon gas and/or hydrogen gas. The surface protection layer exhibits sufficient hardness to protect the photoconductive layer from frictional scratches and other related damage.
摘要:
An electrophotographic photoreceptor is disclosed, comprising at least a substrate having thereon a charge transporting layer and a charge generating layer, wherein said charge transporting layer is a porous anodized aluminum film which is formed by anodizing a substrate at least a surface of which comprises aluminum or an aluminum alloy by using an alternating current having an effective voltage of from 3 to 40 V or an electrical current of alternating waveform having substantially the equal action. And the electrophotographic photoreceptor can be produced by a process comprising subjecting a substrate at least a surface of which comprises aluminum or an aluminum alloy to anodic oxidation in an electrolytic solution by using an alternating current having an effective voltage of from 3 to 40 V or an electrical current of alternating waveform having substantially the equal action to form as a charge transporting layer a porous anodized aluminum film on the substrate and then forming a charge generating layer thereon. The porous anodized aluminum film has sufficient softness to be freed from heat cracks and exhibits satisfactory adhesion to a charge generating layer and excellent mechanical strength.
摘要:
An electrophotographic photoreceptor is disclosed, comprising at least a substrate having thereon a charge transporting layer and a charge generating layer, wherein the charge transporting layer is a porous anodized film which is formed by anodizing a substrate comprising an Al-Mg alloy containing from 2.2 to 5.6% by weight of magnesium and, as impurities, at least one of Mn, Cu, Fe, Si, Cr, and Zn or an Al-Mn alloy containing from 1.0 to 1.5% by weight of manganese and, as impurities, at least one of Cu, Fe, Si, and Zn. And the electrophotographic photoreceptor can be produced by a process comprising subjecting a substrate comprising an Al-Mg alloy containing from 2.2 to 5.6% by weight of magnesium and, as impurities, at least one of Mn, Cu, Fe, Si, Cr, and Zn or an Al-Mn alloy containing from 1.0 to 1.5% by weight of manganese and, as impurities, at least one of Cu, Fe, Si, and Zn to anodic oxidation to form a charge transporting layer comprising a porous anodized film and then forming a charge generating layer on the charge transporting layer. The electrophotographic photoreceptor exhibits excellent physical properties and electrophotographic properties, and satisfactory adhesion between a charge transporting layer and a charge generating layer.
摘要:
An electrophotographic photoreceptor is disclosed, comprising at least a substrate having thereon a charge transporting layer and a charge generating layer, wherein the charge transporting layer is a porous anodized aluminum film which is formed by anodizing a substrate at least a surface of which comprises aluminum or an aluminum alloy, with a conductive substance formed from an oxyacid salt of a transition metal being deposited to the inner wall of the pores thereof. The photoreceptor is excellent in physical properties, electrophotographic characteristics, and adhesion between the charge transporting layer and charge generating layer.
摘要:
An electrophotographic photoreceptor comprising a conductive support having thereon an amorphous silicon photoconductive layer and a surface protective layer is disclosed, the surface protective layer having a laminated structure comprised of a lower layer comprising nitrogen-containing amorphous silicon and an upper layer comprising amorphous carbon.The photoreceptor causes no image deletion even after repeated use under a high temperature and high humidity condition and exhibits excellent scratch resistance.
摘要:
An electrophotographic photoreceptor having a light-sensitive layer formed on an electrically conductive substrate is disclosed, which contains at least a layer chiefly made of a germanium-containing amorphous carbon as a light-sensitive layer or an anti-reflection layer.