The precise arrangement of nanoparticles on arbitrary surfaces is highly desirable for leveraging their distinct properties in the preparation of highly functional nanoscale devices. However, realizing such surfaces is challenging.
Study: Nanoparticle contact printing with interfacial engineering for deterministic integration into functional structures. Image Credit: Anna Kireieva/Shutterstock.com
Recent research published in Science Advances proposed a robust method to address this challenge, where a topographical template with spatially arranged nanoparticles was printed onto different surfaces via a single contact-and-release step. This technique showed a transfer yield of >95% and a placement accuracy of
