Physicochemical processes at interfaces leading to nanoscale patterning

该提案旨在了解导致纳米尺度表面结构和反应性空间调制的基本化学和物理过程。纳米结构表面在微电子和纳米电子学、生物传感器、催化、固态照明、太阳能电池、燃料电池、防腐蚀涂层、生物材料的细胞粘附等方面有许多当前和预计的应用。然而，由于缺乏控制和基本理解，它们的经济生产经常面临挑战和限制。为了提高我们为所有这些应用创造合适表面的能力，因此有必要在基础层面上了解图案形成的基本化学和物理学。

This proposal is directed at gaining an understanding of the fundamental chemical and physical processes leading to spatial modulations of surface structure & reactivity at the nanoscale. Nanostructured surfaces have many current and projected applications in micro- and nanoelectronics, biosensors, catalysis, solid state lighting, solar cells, fuel cells, anti-corrosion coatings, cell adhesion for biomaterials, etc. However, their economical production frequently presents a challenge and faces limitations due to a lack of control and fundamental understanding. In order to advance our ability to create suitable surfaces for all these applications, it is therefore necessary to understand the underlying chemistry and physics of pattern formation at a fundamental level.