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BPN487: QES: High-Resolution Direct Patterning of Nanoparticles and Polymers by a Template-Based Microfluidic Process
| Project ID |
BPN487 |
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| Start Date |
Wed 2009-Jan-28 15:21:14 |
| Last Updated |
Tue 2012-Jan-31 12:41:27 |
| Abstract |
High-resolution patterns of nanoparticles and polymers are created on a variety of substrates using a template-based microfluidic process. A rigid, vapor-permeable polymer mold is created by polymerizing 4-methyl-2-pentyne and solvent casting the resulting polymer. The mold is pre-filled with solvent by pressing into a coated substrate, and then filled with nanoparticle or polymer ink by permeation pumping. This allows high resolution patterning with good control over the three-dimensional geometry in a completely additive process with no residual layer or etching required. This process has been demonstrated by patterning low-temperature metal electrodes from gold nanoparticles and zinc oxide nanoparticles for use in a UV detector. |
| Status |
Continuing |
| Funding Source |
Federal |
| IAB Research Area |
NanoTechnology: Materials, Processes & Devices |
| Researcher(s) |
Michael T. Demko |
| Advisor(s) |
Albert P. Pisano |
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