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Three-dimensional nanofabrication with elastomeric phase masks

  • Daniel J. Shir
  • , Seokwoo Jeon
  • , Hongwei Liao
  • , Matthew Highland
  • , David G. Cahill
  • , Mehmet F. Su
  • , Ihab F. El-Kady
  • , Christos G. Christodoulou
  • , Gregory R. Bogart
  • , Alex V. Hamza
  • , John A. Rogers*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This Feature Article reviews recent work on an optical technique for fabricating, in a single exposure step, three-dimensional (3D) nanostructures with diverse structural layouts. The approach, which we refer to as proximity field nanopatterning, uses conformable, elastomeric phase masks to pattern thick layers of transparent, photosensitive materials in a conformal contact mode geometry. Aspects of the optics, the materials, and the physical chemistry associated with this method are outlined. A range of 3D structures illustrate its capabilities, and several application examples demonstrate possible areas of use in technologies ranging from microfluidics to photonic materials to density gradient structures for chemical release and high-energy density science. © 2007 American Chemical Society.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12945-12958
JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Volume111
Issue number45
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Nov 2007
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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