Going Dotty nanodots made easy - Isis Project No 2992

University of Oxford researchers have developed a simple, quick and reliable method for producing nanostructured arrays for optical, electronic & magnetic applications

A method for forming arrays of nanostructures has been developed at the University, which does not require the use of templates or serial writing. The structures have promising applications in a wide variety of optical, electronic and magnetic applications, including magnetic force microscopy and photoluminescence.

BACKGROUND           

The properties of one-dimensional nanostructures arise from their large surfaces and possible quantum confinement effects. However current methods of making nanostructured arrays using focussed ion beam technologies require the use of masks or templates, which have limited accuracy, and achieve poor aspect ratios.

THE OXFORD INVENTION

The Oxford technology allows a variety of nanostructures to be produced, including nanoneedles, nanodots, nanorings and nanorods. The method requires no wet chemical etchants, and produces precisely positioned features, by an efficient, simple & low cost procedure

PATENT STATUS

This work is the subject of patent application, and Isis would like to talk to companies interested in developing the commercial opportunity that this represents. Please contact the Isis Project Manager to discuss this further.

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