High-resolution direct patterning of gold nanoparticles by the microfluidic molding process

A novel microfluidic molding process was used to form microscale features of gold nanoparticles on polyimide, glass, and silicon substrates. This technique uses permeation pumping to pattern and concentrate a nanoparticle ink inside microfluidic channels created in a porous polymer template in conta...

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Publié dans:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids. - 1985. - 26(2010), 22 vom: 16. Nov., Seite 16710-4
Auteur principal: Demko, Michael T (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Cheng, Jim C, Pisano, Albert P
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 2010
Accès à la collection:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids
Sujets:Journal Article Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Polymers Gold 7440-57-5
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Résumé:A novel microfluidic molding process was used to form microscale features of gold nanoparticles on polyimide, glass, and silicon substrates. This technique uses permeation pumping to pattern and concentrate a nanoparticle ink inside microfluidic channels created in a porous polymer template in contact with a substrate. The nanoparticle ink is self-concentrated in the microchannels, resulting in dense, close-packed nanoparticle features. The method allows for better control over the structure of printed features at a resolution that is comparable to inkjet printing, and is purely additive with no residual layers or etching required. The process uses low temperatures and pressures and takes place in an ambient environment. After patterning, the gold nanoparticles were sintered into continuous and conductive gold traces
Description:Date Completed 04.03.2011
Date Revised 10.11.2010
published: Print-Electronic
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:1520-5827
DOI:10.1021/la1022533