• 文献标题:   Directed self-assembly of block copolymer films on atomically-thin graphene chemical patterns
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   CHANG TH, XIONG SS, JACOBBERGER RM, MIKAEL S, SUH HS, LIU CC, GENG DL, WANG XD, ARNOLD MS, MA ZQ, NEALEY PF
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  • 出版物名称:   SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
  • ISSN:   2045-2322
  • 通讯作者地址:   Univ Wisconsin
  • 被引频次:   11
  • DOI:   10.1038/srep31407
  • 出版年:   2016

▎ 摘  要

Directed self-assembly of block copolymers is a scalable method to fabricate well-ordered patterns over the wafer scale with feature sizes below the resolution of conventional lithography. Typically, lithographically-defined prepatterns with varying chemical contrast are used to rationally guide the assembly of block copolymers. The directed self-assembly to obtain accurate registration and alignment is largely influenced by the assembly kinetics. Furthermore, a considerably broad processing window is favored for industrial manufacturing. Using an atomically-thin layer of graphene on germanium, after two simple processing steps, we create a novel chemical pattern to direct the assembly of polystyreneblock- poly(methyl methacrylate). Faster assembly kinetics are observed on graphene/germanium chemical patterns than on conventional chemical patterns based on polymer mats and brushes. This new chemical pattern allows for assembly on a wide range of guiding periods and along designed 90 degrees bending structures. We also achieve density multiplication by a factor of 10, greatly enhancing the pattern resolution. The rapid assembly kinetics, minimal topography, and broad processing window demonstrate the advantages of inorganic chemical patterns composed of hard surfaces.