Abstract 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.
A process for producing an electrophotographic photoreceptor which comprises 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.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A process for producing an electrophotographic photoreceptor which comprises 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.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The process for producing an electrophotographic photoreceptor as claimed in claim 1, wherein said charge generating layer is formed by using amorphous silicon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The process for producing an electrophotographic photoreceptor as claimed in claim 1, wherein said effective voltage is from 8 to 15 V.