title: Nanoimprinting using self-assembled ceramic nanoislands.
abstract: We have combined self-assembled ceramic nanoislands with nanoimprinting to demonstrate a novel, simple, low-cost method for polymer surface patterning. The nanoislands are easy to make and inexpensive, and can produce different distinct island morphologies. With a similar stiffness to steel, the nanoislands have superior durability to silicon, glass, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and other common nanoimprinting materials. The nanoislands are stable up to 1000 degrees C and resist acids, bases, and solvents. We have demonstrated nanoimprinting with PDMS, ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate, and polystyrene polymers. The combination of desirable properties, ease of making, and low cost suggests a useful nanopatterning platform for a wide array of research fields.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. zimmerman.234@osu.edu
authors.forename: Lawrence Burr
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Zimmerman
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Rauscher
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ellis
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Boukany
authors.forename: L James
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Lee