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Surface Micro-/Nanostructuring Using Self-Assembly of Fine Particles

Micro and Nano Fabrication Technology

Part of the book series: Micro/Nano Technologies ((MNT,volume 1))

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This chapter describes the self-assembly of fine particles for micro-/nanostructuring and its applications. The self-assembly technique is based on aggregation, which is induced by a lateral capillary force (meniscus force) among particles in an evaporating suspension. Autonomously aggregated particles form a close-packed hexagonal arrangement. A specified template restricts the assembling particles to the desired pattern, producing microstructures of self-assembled particles on a substrate. Both spatially controlled wettability and microscale geometry are important candidates to be used in templates for the self-assembly of particles. These templates are fabricated by either micro-contact printing (μCP) of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) or conventional lithography and etching; e.g., sub-micrometer silica and polystyrene particles can be structured in an array of linear or circular dot patterns of an order of tens of micrometers. The self-assembly of particles previously coated with functional materials can produce specific surface structures to be utilized in microdevices such as chemical sensors or biochips. Also, the surface asperities of arranged particles may increase the specific surface area to enhance the chemical reactions and improve the adhesion of cultured cells.

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Kaneko, A. (2018). Surface Micro-/Nanostructuring Using Self-Assembly of Fine Particles. In: Yan, J. (eds) Micro and Nano Fabrication Technology. Micro/Nano Technologies, vol 1. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6588-0_24-1

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    Surface Micro-/Nanostructuring Using Self-Assembly of Fine Particles
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    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6588-0_24-2

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