Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 6, 2026

Biomimetic Replication of Root Surface Microstructure using Alteration of Soft Lithography
05:53

Biomimetic Replication of Root Surface Microstructure using Alteration of Soft Lithography

Published on: August 5, 2020

Pressure/electric-field-assisted micro/nanocasting method for replicating a lotus leaf.

Gyuhyun Jin1, GeunHyung Kim

  • 1Bio/Micro-fluid Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chosun University, Gwang-ju, 501-759, Korea.

Langmuir : the ACS Journal of Surfaces and Colloids
|December 15, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed an electric field-aided casting process using a lotus leaf mold to create detailed poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) surfaces. This novel nanocasting technique enhances micro/nanostructure fabrication quality.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Tailorable porous collagen hydrogels as a physiologically relevant platform for extrachromosomal DNA-associated colorectal cancer research.

Theranostics·2026
Same author

Shape-Memory Collagen/Silk-Fibroin Scaffold for Dura Sealing and Skull Base Regeneration.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026
Same author

Anisotropic mechanotransductive tissue constructs <i>via</i> brush-assisted bioprinting of microfiber-reinforced composite bioinks.

Bioactive materials·2026
Same author

Catalyst-Free Collagen Filament Crosslinking for Engineering Anisotropic and Mechanically Robust Tissue Scaffolds.

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2025
Same author

Bioprinted Collagen Cell Constructs with Gradient BMP-2-Loaded Microbeads for Rotator Cuff Tear Regeneration.

Advanced healthcare materials·2025
Same author

Corrigendum to "Fabrication of self-assembled core-sheath microfibers via formulation of alginate-based bioinks" [Carbohydrate Polymers 305 (2023) 120557].

Carbohydrate polymers·2025

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Replicating micro/nanosized structures is crucial for advanced materials.
  • Traditional nanocasting methods face limitations in achieving high fidelity.
  • Lotus leaf surfaces offer complex hierarchical structures for biomimetic replication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel electric field-aided casting process for micro/nanostructure fabrication.
  • To utilize a lotus leaf as a hierarchical pattern mask for high-resolution replication.
  • To investigate the role of electrokinetic phenomena in polymer replication.

Main Methods:

  • A curable liquid polymer was subjected to an electric field to create a negative mold.
  • The negative mold, inspired by a lotus leaf's hierarchical structure, was used for replication.

More Related Videos

A Rapid Laser Probing Method Facilitates the Non-invasive and Contact-free Determination of Leaf Thermal Properties
08:41

A Rapid Laser Probing Method Facilitates the Non-invasive and Contact-free Determination of Leaf Thermal Properties

Published on: January 7, 2017

Peptide-derived Method to Transport Genes and Proteins Across Cellular and Organellar Barriers in Plants
08:48

Peptide-derived Method to Transport Genes and Proteins Across Cellular and Organellar Barriers in Plants

Published on: December 16, 2016

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 6, 2026

Biomimetic Replication of Root Surface Microstructure using Alteration of Soft Lithography
05:53

Biomimetic Replication of Root Surface Microstructure using Alteration of Soft Lithography

Published on: August 5, 2020

A Rapid Laser Probing Method Facilitates the Non-invasive and Contact-free Determination of Leaf Thermal Properties
08:41

A Rapid Laser Probing Method Facilitates the Non-invasive and Contact-free Determination of Leaf Thermal Properties

Published on: January 7, 2017

Peptide-derived Method to Transport Genes and Proteins Across Cellular and Organellar Barriers in Plants
08:48

Peptide-derived Method to Transport Genes and Proteins Across Cellular and Organellar Barriers in Plants

Published on: December 16, 2016

  • Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) surfaces were fabricated using the negative mold and electric field assistance.

    • Main Results:

    • The electric field induced unstable vibrations in the liquid polymer via electrokinetic phenomena.
    • Well-replicated PEO surfaces mirroring the lotus leaf's structure were successfully fabricated.
    • The quality of the replicated surface was significantly influenced by the applied electric field strength and pressure.

    Conclusions:

    • The electric field-aided process offers improved replication quality compared to standard nanocasting.
    • This technique is effective for fabricating intricate micro/nanosized structures with high fidelity.
    • The method holds promise for diverse applications requiring precise surface patterning.