Method for patterning large scale nano-fibrous surfaces...

Details Method for patterning large scale nano-fibrous surfaces... Method for patterning large scale nano-fibrous surfaces...

2005-05-05

2009-02-17

Estrada, Michelle (Department: 2823)

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Formation of semiconductive active region on any substrate

Plural fluid growth steps with intervening diverse operation

C438S500000, C438S507000, C438S758000, C438S800000, C257SE51040, C257SE21090, C977S742000

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07491628

ABSTRACT:
A method of assembling large numbers of nanoscale structures in pre-determined ways using fluids or capillary lithography to control the patterning and arrangement of the individual nanoscale objects and nanostructures formed in accordance with the inventive method are provided. In summary, the current method uses the controlled dispersion and evaporation of fluids to form controlled patterns of nanoscale objects or features anchored on a substrate, such as nanoscale fibers like carbon nanotubes.

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