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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Surface Chemistry

Background:

  • Direct patterning of functional microlines with nanometer thickness from liquid-phase materials is challenging.
  • Precise positioning of these microlines on various substrates requires advanced techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a facile and general strategy for direct patterning of functional microlines.
  • To enable precise control over microlines' width and thickness.
  • To demonstrate the versatility of the technique with various liquid-phase functional materials.

Main Methods:

  • A bio-inspired direct writing strategy, drawing parallels to Chinese brush painting, was developed.
  • The writing method was tuned to control microlines' width and thickness.
  • Diverse liquid-phase materials including quantum dots, small molecules, polymers, and nanoparticle suspensions were utilized.

Main Results:

  • Homogeneously distributed microlines with nanometer-scale thickness were successfully patterned.
  • The width and thickness of microlines were effectively controlled by adjusting the writing method.
  • Various functional liquid materials were written onto substrates while preserving their intrinsic properties.
  • Microdomain-localized chemical reactions and patterned surface chemical modifications were achieved through layered patterning.

Conclusions:

  • The developed bio-inspired direct writing technique offers a template-free solution for patterning functional micropatterns.
  • This method facilitates the creation of integrated functional microdevices.
  • The strategy provides guidance for adapting the technique to various material systems and applications.