The World is growing. So is its technology. And a certain time has come when we are just looking for miniaturization of devices. We like the same production with a miniature version of that same particular device. It is true that the technology of miniaturization has improved but it is still not free of obstacles. And, Nanoimprint Lithography is the one fine technology that helps to get rid of those obstacles. But there are some general facts that are still not made well-known. Today, we are going to talk about those general facts.
What Is Nanoimprinting Lithography?
It is a process that allows the circuit creation by a press on the imprinting of a nanometre-scale mask onto the substrate. It is a simple nanolithographic process that creates patterns with the mechanical deformation of imprint resisting and subsequent processes. It has been showing promising results since its beginning that it has now become a conventional method, not only an alternative.
How Does It Work?
It has a straight-forward working method. The nanostructure hybrid mold is pressed in an accurate pressure. The temperature is also controlled on the substrate. Then after removing the mold, the expected characteristic will be shown on the substrate. With the coming of newer technologies, this method has upgraded where it can be done in a more simpler way.
Costs:
It is a great ‘revolt’ against the high cost of semiconductors and data storage. The difference is, for a microchip, the designs are transferred using projected lights (called as photolithography), but for nanoimprint, the designs are mechanically stamped on the chip. So the tools for Nanoimprinting cost almost 30% lesser than the tools for photolithography. That’s where it is really cost-effective.
Applications:
As we have already been saying, the Nanoimprinting is already there and it’s still growing. And the reason is its versatile use. It is used in controlling of surface optical properties and polarization in solar cells, hard disc media, color, etc. It is also used in biological applications like sensing, DNA stretching, tissue engineering, etc.
These are the general basics of Nanoimprinting. If we say embossing, where the history of Nanoimprinting lies, well, it has been around for centuries. So the method has got much time to be cultivated and developed. There is hardly any point in doubting its productivity. It has many forms and variants. Just give a study to all of them.
