Abstract
A study was conducted to investigate patterning of sub-500 nm inorganic oxide structures with perfluoropolyether (PFPE) molds. The study used cross-linked PFPE materials with low surface energy and high gas permeability and aggressive chemistry techniques for the PRINT (Particle Replication in Non-Wetting Templates) process. The sub-500 nm inorganic oxide materials can be used for various application including photovoltaics, super capacitors, biological sensors, electronic devices, and optical devices. The PRINT can provide a new patterning method with uniformity, size control, multilayer deposition, and surface functionalization. The study observed a volume loss on calcination for sol-gel formulations. The development of pattern replication on the sub-100 nm scale for microelectronic applications is under progress.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2667-2673 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Advanced Materials |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 14 |
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| State | Published - 17 Jul 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |