In this Activity, students are introduced to the unique challenges of nanoscale fabrication. They will learn the general principles of serial and parallel nanofabrication techniques. Using a macroscale analogy, students explore the parallel fabrication technique known as nanosphere lithography to create patterns. The representation of the technique uses small nylon spheres as a nanosphere mask and talcum powder as the material deposited through the mask to form desired particle patterns.
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Haynes, Christy L.; McFarland, Adam D.; Van Duyne, Richard P.; Godwin, Hilary A. J. Chem. Educ.2005 82 768A.
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