Polymeric nanopillars reinforced with metallic shells in the lower stem region

Hyunsik Yoon, Moon Kyu Kwak, Sang Moon Kim, Seung Hyun Sung, Jaehoon Lim, Hyo Seon Suh, Kahp Y. Suh, Kookheon Char

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Abstract

The lower part of polymeric nanopillars is made mechanically stiff by surrounding it with metal, while the top part of the pillars is soft. The metal-shell-free tops of the pillars could be used for fabricating hollow structures or decorated with functional materials. This mechanical reinforcement shows stability against capillary-force-induced clustering and enables applications in a water environment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3005-3010
Number of pages6
JournalSmall
Volume7
Issue number21
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Nov 2011

Keywords

  • mechanical properties
  • micromolding
  • nanostructures
  • oblique deposition
  • polymers

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