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Three-dimensional micro/nanoscale architectures: fabrication and applications.
Quan Xu1, Yunzu Lv, Chenbo Dong
1State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, 102249, China. xuquan@cup.edu.cn.
Nanoscale
|June 11, 2015
Summary
This review explores nanofabrication techniques for creating advanced three-dimensional (3D) functional solids. These methods enable precise control over micro/nanoarchitectures for diverse applications in materials science and engineering.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Engineering
Background:
- Three-dimensional (3D) functional solids with hierarchical micro/nanoarchitectures are essential for advanced applications.
- Significant research focuses on top-down and bottom-up strategies for constructing these complex structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review fabrication techniques for large-area 3D functional architectures.
- To highlight nanofabrication methods with precise nano/subnanoscale morphological control.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of selected fabrication techniques.
- Emphasis on nanofabrication methods, their features, and advantages.
Main Results:
- Successful development of large-area 3D functional architectures.
- Exquisite control over morphology at the nano/subnanolevel achieved.
Conclusions:
- Nanofabrication offers precise control for advanced 3D functional solids.
- Emerging applications in biomedicine, energy, and device construction are promising.
