Simulation and fabrication of large-area 3D nanostructures

K. H.A. Bogart, I. El-kady, R. K. Grubbs, K. Rahimian, A. M. Sanchez, A. R. Ellis, M. Wiwi, F. B. McCormick, D. J.L. Shir, J. A. Rogers

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Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) nano-structures are vital for emerging technologies such as photonics, sensors, fuel cells, catalyst supports, and data storage. The Proximity-field nanoPatterning1 method generates complex 3D nanostructures using a single exposure through an elastomeric "phase mask" patterned in x, y, and z, and a single development cycle. We developed a model that predicts the phase mask required to generate a specific desired nanostructure. We have compared this inverse model with experimental 3D structures to test the validity of the simulation. We have transferred the PnP fabrication process to a class-10 commercial cleanroom and scaled-up the processed area to >2000mm2, tested photopolymer additives designed to reduce resist shrinkage, incorporated atomic layer deposition (ALD) to coat the 3D patterned resist with metals/metal-oxides improve structure robustness, and generated quasi-crystal patterned 3D nanostructures.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTechnical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI-Nanotech, Nanotechnology 2008
Pages9-12
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2008
Event2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI Nanotech 2008 Joint Meeting, Nanotechnology 2008 - Quebec City, QC, United States
Duration: Jun 1 2008Jun 5 2008

Publication series

NameTechnical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI-Nanotech, Nanotechnology 2008
Volume3

Other

Other2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI Nanotech 2008 Joint Meeting, Nanotechnology 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityQuebec City, QC
Period6/1/086/5/08

Keywords

  • Lithography
  • Model
  • Nanostructure
  • Photonic
  • Quasicrystal

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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