Uniform hierarchical frameworks patterned by movable magnetic microparticles.

Wang, Xiaolei; Zhu, Hui; Bao, Yi; Yang, Fan; Yang, Xiurong · ACS Nano · 2011

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Inspired from the ancient movable type printing, we proposed a three-dimensional tunable method for the replicable patterning of uniform patterned framework. Different sized magnetic particles were utilized as the "type-heads" for patterning. The patterning area can be precisely defined by using commercial inkjet printer. Various materials, from multicomponent inorganic structures to well-defined microporous polymers, can be readily processed by this general strategy. As a practical example, we designed and constructed an intelligent multilevel hierarchy with versatile protective capabilities.