title: Printed sub-100 nm polymer-derived ceramic structures.
abstract: We proposed an unconventional fabrication technique called spin-on nanoprinting (SNAP) to generate and transfer sub-100 nm preceramic polymer patterns onto flexible and rigid substrates. The dimensions of printed nanostructures are almost the same as those of the mold, since the ceramic precursor used is a liquid. The printed patterns can be used as a replica for printing second-generation structures using other polymeric materials or they can be further converted to desirable ceramic structures, which are very attractive for high-temperature and harsh environment applications. SNAP is an inexpensive parallel process and requires no special equipment for operation.
authors.affiliation: NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32826, United States.
authors.forename: Binh
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authors.lastname: Duong
authors.forename: Palash
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authors.lastname: Gangopadhyay
authors.forename: Josh
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authors.lastname: Brent
authors.forename: Supapan
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authors.lastname: Seraphin
authors.forename: Raouf O
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authors.lastname: Loutfy
authors.forename: Nasser
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authors.lastname: Thomas