Electrophotography

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003786",
  "term": "Electrophotography",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An imaging process that uses a photoconductive surface to create a latent image from a pattern of light. An electrostatic charge is first applied to the surface; exposure to light then selectively discharges the illuminated areas. A charged powder, or toner, adheres to the remaining charged areas, which is then transferred to paper and fused to create the final image.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "imaging"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2239 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/electrophotography/"
}