title: Lithography of Polymer Nanostructures on Glass for Teaching Polymer Chemistry and Physics.
abstract: As nanolithography becomes increasingly important in technology and daily life, a variety of inexpensive and creative methods toward communicating the concepts underpinning these processes in the classroom are necessary. An experiment is described that uses simple CD-Rs, C-clamps, an oven, and a freezer to provide concrete examples and insights into the chemistry and principles of nanolithography. The experiment also has flexibility, making it suitable for a range of classroom levels from high school to more advanced labs in college. Because CD-Rs are composed of grooves of polycarbonate, the experiment provides a basis for discussions and exploration into the chemistry and physics of polymers on the nanoscale.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Hunter College of the City University of New York, New York, New York 10065, United States.
authors.forename: Adi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sahar-Halbany
authors.forename: Jennifer M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Vance
authors.forename: Charles Michael
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Drain