Template-assisted nanostructure formation
OwnerMelissa Sander, Le-Shon Taninventors
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Abstract
A template is provided on a substrate with a pattern of nanoscale pores extending through to the substrate. The template may be, for example, porous anodic alumina. Self-assembling molecules are then introduced to the template, such as by immersing a template in a solution of these molecules. The self-assembling molecules have a bonding group that will bond with the substrate. The result is that the self-assembling molecules, possibly after being triggered to self-assemble, assemble to form nanoscale islands in the pores. Optionally, thereafter the template may be stripped from the substrate.
Claims27
A method of forming nanostructures on a substrate, comprising:
- providing a template on a substrate, said template having a pattern of nanoscale pores extending through to said substrate;
- introducing self-assembling molecules to said template, said self-assembling molecules having a bonding group that will bond with said substrate whereby said self-assembling molecules may assemble to form nanoscale islands in said pores.
A manufacture, comprising:
- a substrate;
- a template layer on said substrate with a pattern of nanoscale pores extending through to said substrate;
- islands within said pores, each island formed of self-assembling molecules chemically bonded to said substrate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.