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Light-activated polymer pen arrays enable dynamic control over nanoscale ink viscosity and composition. This on-tip photo-modulated molecular printing offers new methods for real-time control of ink transport and feature size.

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Area of Science:

  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Scanning probe arrays are used for nanoscale material deposition.
  • Controlling ink properties in real-time during printing remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate cantilever-free scanning probe arrays for light-modulated nanoscale ink control.
  • To demonstrate dynamic modulation of ink viscosity and composition using light.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized polymer pen arrays with transparent pyramids and an opaque gold layer.
  • Employed inks with photopolymerizable or isomerizable constituents.
  • Channeled light through pyramids to control ink properties.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated on-tip photo-modulated molecular printing.
  • Achieved dynamic control over ink viscosity and composition.
  • Showcased real-time regulation of ink transport and feature size.

Conclusions:

  • Light-modulated polymer pen arrays offer novel approaches for nanoscale printing.
  • This technology enables precise control over ink properties for advanced applications.
  • Potential applications include studying photoreactions, mass transport, self-assembly, and cell-material interactions.