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Area of Science:

  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Nanoimprint technology offers high throughput and low cost for nanoscale patterning.
  • Achieving uniform pattern transfer fidelity over large areas remains a significant challenge in nanoimprinting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple and effective method for enhancing nanoimprint uniformity across large areas.
  • To address the issue of mold deformation affecting pattern transfer fidelity.

Main Methods:

  • Introducing designed local mold deformation by cutting shallow grooves on the back of the mold along block boundaries.
  • Utilizing simulation and experimental investigations to validate the proposed approach.
  • Analyzing the impact of imprinting pressure on mold deformation and imprinted quality.

Main Results:

  • The groove method effectively absorbs mold deformation, enabling close contact between each block and the substrate.
  • Reduced imprint defects and increased uniformity were observed in the patterned areas.
  • Successful fabrication of 50 nm gratings with an aspect ratio of 4 was demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • Controlled local mold deformation is a viable strategy for achieving uniform nanoimprint over large areas.
  • The proposed grooved mold design enhances pattern transfer fidelity and reduces defects.
  • This method offers a simple yet effective solution for large-area high-resolution nanoimprint applications.