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INTRODUCTION
Soft lithography is a low-cost, high-throughput technique used to fabricate high-resolution micro/nano scale structures. It involves the transfer of patterned or non-patterned materials onto substrates (e.g. glass, silicon, etc.) by using soft, elastomeric stencils. The process is similar to screen printing but can create finer features and higher resolution patterns than standard screen printing.
The process can be used to create features ranging from a few microns to several hundred microns in size. It is an efficient way to transfer a patterned or non-patterned material onto a substrate without the need for complex lithography tools. Soft lithography can be used to create a wide range of structures, such as microfluidic devices, sensors, and other micro/nano-scale structures.
The technique is cost-effective and easy to setup, making it an attractive option for many applications. The technique also allows for easy customization of patterns, allowing for the fabrication of complex structures with minimal effort. Soft lithography is a versatile technique that has been used to fabricate a wide range of products, from microfluidic devices to biological scaffolds.
The process begins with the patterning of a mold, usually done by photolithography or micro-contact printing. The mold is then coated with a liquid polymer, such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS).
The liquid polymer is then cured, either by baking at elevated temperatures or by exposure to ultraviolet light. Once the polymer is cured, it is peeled off the mold, leaving behind the template pattern.
GLOBAL SOFT LITHOGRAPHY SYSTEM MARKET SIZE AND FORECAST
The Global Soft Lithography System Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
The development of micro- and nanofabrication techniques is important to the future of nanotechnology and nanoscience. A growing range of techniques, referred to as soft lithography, pattern two- and three-dimensional structures with minimum feature sizes far into the nanoscale range using elastomeric stamps, molds, and conformable photomasks. These methods are helpful for a variety of applications because of their strong patterning abilities and ease of experimentation.
Scientists are being sought by Metamaterial Inc., a producer of high-performance functional materials and nanocomposites, to assist with the Starshot “Lightsail” research project.
The newly created role will aid in the creation of ultra-lightweight, nanostructured materials with high reflectivity and low absorptivity for the light sail. The goal of the Breakthrough Starshot program is to show extremely quick light-driven nanocraft and set the stage for the first launch of a next-generation spacecraft to Alpha Centauri.
META has created a low-cost, scalable method for creating photonic metamaterials through the development of an award-winning nanofabrication technique. Rolling Mask Lithography is a soft-lithographic technology that offers a unique capacity to achieve large-scale, economically viable manufacturing of flexible, nanostructured ultra-thin materials.
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