New Process Makes Nanofibers In Complex Shapes And Unlimited Lengths
Posted by: Chris Williamson in Singularity NewsScienceDaily (Feb. 6, 2008) — The continuous fabrication of complex, three-dimensional nanoscale structures and the ability to grow individual nanowires of unlimited length are now possible with a process developed by researchers at the University of Illinois.
Based on the rapid evaporation of solvent from simple “inks,” the process has been used to fabricate freestanding nanofibers, stacked arrays of nanofibers and continuously wound spools of nanowires. Potential applications include electronic interconnects, biocompatible scaffolds and nanofluidic networks.
“The process is like drawing with a fountain pen — the ink comes out and quickly dries or ’solidifies,’ ” said Min-Feng Yu, a professor of mechanical science and engineering, and an affiliate of the Beckman Institute. “But, unlike drawing with a fountain pen, we can draw objects in three dimensions.” more>>>
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