Method for assembling nano objects

Details Method for assembling nano objects Method for assembling nano objects

2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Bareford, Katherine (Department: 1762)

Coating processes

Nonuniform coating

C427S430100, C427S903000, C977S847000, C977S848000, C977S882000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07147894

ABSTRACT:
A method for the self assembly of a macroscopic structure with a pre-formed nano object is provided. The method includes processing a nano object to a desired aspect ratio and chemical functionality and mixing the processed nano object with a solvent to form a suspension. Upon formation of the suspension, a substrate is inserted into the suspension. By either evaporation of the solvent, changing the pH value of the suspension, or changing the temperature of the suspension, the nano objects within the suspension deposit onto the substrate in an orientational order. In addition, a seed crystal may be used in place of the substrate thereby forming single-crystals and free-standing membranes of the nano-objects.

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