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Printing High-resolution Micro-patterns by Solution Processes

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The preparation of high-resolution micro-patterns is urgently demanded for developing opto-/electric-devices in various applications. Generally, solution processes have been commonly used for fabricating micro-patterned surfaces for its mild operation conditions, facile operability and low-cost. In this contribution, we reviewed recent processes on preparing micro-/nano-patterns using solution processes based the viewpoint of resolution, including inkjet printing, photolithography, micro-contact printing, dip-pen nanolithography, and fiber direct writing, etc. Specifically, advantages/disadvantages and development prospects of various solution processes for preparing micro-/nano-patterns are also summarized. We envision that the review will provide inspirations for developing and optimizing various high-resolution micro-/nano-patterns using solution processes.

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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21872002), and the National Key R&D Program of China(No. 2018YFA0704801).

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Zhang, K., Zhang, M. & Liu, H. Printing High-resolution Micro-patterns by Solution Processes. Chem. Res. Chin. Univ. 37, 1008–1018 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40242-021-1223-2

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