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Nanostructuring Technologies

  Technology Description

Nanostructuring technologies based on self-assembly allow for versatile and low cost generation of nanoscale patterns. They offer a wide choice of optical, chemical, and biological properties. 

CSEM technology:
Molecular and nanoparticle-based self-asembly
Nanotexturing based on sol-gel chemistry
Surface structuring with plasma vapor deposition
Templated self-assembly for increased molecular ordering
Wafer-scale replication of nanostructured layers

Applications / use-cases:

(Non-)Wetting and self-cleaning surfaces for antifog coatings for glasses and windows, protective coatings in tubings.
Nanoporous layers with 30-100nm channels for biochemical sensors, optical coatings. Nanostructured hard coatings for non-abrasive coatings of machine tools.
Encapsulated nanomaterials for optical coatings.
Lithography from self-assembly structures for advanced microfabrication.

Advantages over current alternatives:

Tailor-made solutions

Seeking partnerships for:

Commercialization:	Industry needing coatings, filters & porous layers with specific properties (optical, surface energy, catalytic, sensing) or interested in counterfeit.
Joint technology development:	Academic & industrial partners interested in setting up EU-projects around porous or nanostructured layers/membranes for optics, filters or projects around (low cost) solar cells or smart coatings (gratings, responsive surfaces).

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