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Kun Gan1,2, Shanlin Li1, Haojie Zhu1
1Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua, Shenzhen, 518055, China. yang.cheng@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn.
Nanoscale
|April 24, 2025
Summary
This study developed nickel nanocone arrays (NCAs) for nanoimprint templates, creating advanced optical films with anti-glare and anti-reflective properties for enhanced functionality.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Surface Engineering
Background:
- Nanostructured surfaces are crucial for advanced functional films.
- Nanoimprint technology offers pattern transfer but faces challenges in large-area templates and high-performance thin layers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop nickel nanocone arrays (NCAs) as nanoimprint templates.
- To fabricate optical films with anti-glare (AG), anti-reflective (AR), and anti-fingerprint (AF) functionalities.
Main Methods:
- Creating nickel nanocone arrays (NCAs) via electrodeposition.
- Using NCAs as templates for nanoimprint lithography of optical resins.
- Coating with anti-fingerprint (AF) resin to achieve multi-functional films.
Main Results:
- Fabricated optical films with integrated AG, AR, and AF properties.
- Achieved high hydrophobicity, low reflectivity, high transmittance, and desirable haze.
- Demonstrated the potential of NCA templates for advanced optical films.
Conclusions:
- Electrodeposited NCAs serve as effective nanoimprint templates.
- The developed 3A optical films exhibit excellent multifunctional properties.
- This technology shows promise for optical films and photovoltaic applications.
