Research and Markets: A New Generation of Nanolithographic and Patterning Techniques has made it Possible to Develop Complex Patterns at the Nanoscale

Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22150) has announced the addition of Nanolithography and Patterning Techniques in Microelectronics to their offering

Techniques such as surface patterning have facilitated the emergence of advanced polymers with applications in areas such as microelectronics. Surface patterning of polymers has conventionally been undertaken by optical lithography. However, a new generation of nanolithographic and patterning techniques has made it possible to develop complex patterns at the nanoscale. Non-conventional lithography and patterning summarises this new range of techniques and their industrial applications.

A number of chapters look at ways of forming and modifying surfaces for patterning. These are complemented by chapters on particular patterning techniques such as soft lithography, ion beam patterning, the use of nanostencils, photolithography and inkjet printing. The book also discusses prototyping and the manufacture of particular devices.

Key Features:

- Looks at alternative approaches
- Concentrates on state of the art nonlithographic methods
- Written by a distinguished international team of contributors

Topics covered include:

- Block copolymer nanolithography
- Surface-induced structure formation of polymer blends
- Rapid prototyping of functional microfabricated devices by soft lithography
- Chemomechanical surface modification of materials for patterning
- Patterning of confined polymer thin films
- Ion beam patterning
- Nanofabrication by shadow deposition through nanostencils
- Photolithography beyond the diffraction limit
- Inkjet printing as a tool in manufacture and instrumentation
- Actuators and patterns for microfluidic control
- Manipulation of biomolecules and reactions
- Nonlithographic patterning: application of inkjet printing in organic-based devices
- High-resolution printing techniques for plastic electronics
- Control of polymer topography

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Laura Wood
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