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Patterned Close‐Packed Nanoparticle Arrays with Controllable Dimensions and Precise Locations
Author(s) -
Liao Jianhui,
Li Xinxing,
Wang Ying,
Zhang Chaoying,
Sun Jinling,
Duan Chao,
Chen Qing,
Peng Lianmao
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
small
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.785
H-Index - 236
eISSN - 1613-6829
pISSN - 1613-6810
DOI - 10.1002/smll.201102038
Subject(s) - nanoparticle , microcontact printing , nanotechnology , materials science , monolayer , lithography , transfer printing , optoelectronics , composite material
Patterned close‐packed nanoparticle arrays are fabricated using lithography and self‐assembly. Microcontact printing is used to selectively transfer ordered nanoparticle monolayers, which are self‐assembled at the air/water interface, onto relief structures, which are defined lithographically. The morphology and position of the nanoparticle arrays are determined by the relief structures, while the internal order of the arrays is achieved through the self‐assembly process and is maintained during the transfer.