An Anti-Ffouling Smart Surface With Controllable Nanostructures For IC-Cooling and MEMS Applications

这项研究的目的是开发一种可靠的纳米制造方法，并研究相关的界面科学和流体行为，以可靠地防止一个常见的、但很少被解决的微尺度问题？犯规。研究方法是：(1)合成和表征活性纳米结构聚合物膜；(2)了解其纳米结构机理和可逆性；(3)评价其防污性能；(4)将其应用于微设备上进行流体操纵。智能优点这种聚合物表面具有独特的特性，如易于加工、低驱动电压和可逆的纳米结构，可用于在微尺度上最大限度地减少污垢和流体操纵。研究成果可用于主动控制表面形态、流动状态和限制污垢。更广泛的影响国家科学基金？S对这项智能纳米结构表面研究的支持将对促进国家纳米技术教育产生重大影响。通过罗切斯特理工学院和旧金山州立大学的合作，纳米技术演示和研究活动产生的实践经验将向K-12学生介绍微/纳米技术的科学和制造，用于纽约州北部和旧金山地区的实际应用。为了促进更多的机会，RIT的女性工程学和北极星项目以及旧金山州立大学的台面工程项目的代表人数不足的学生将被纳入外联活动。此外，在IC冷却和生物医学微器件方面的防污应用在社会、科学和工业方面具有深远的影响，并将加强我们现有的研究和教学实力。

AbstractThe objective of this research is to develop a reliable nanofabrication method and to study the related interfacial science and fluid behavior that can reliably prevent a common, but seldom addressed, problem at the microscale ? fouling. The research approach is to (1) synthesize and characterize an active nanostructuring polymeric film, (2) understand its nanostructuring mechanism and reversibility, (3) evaluate the anti-fouling performance, and (4) apply it onto a micro device for fluid manipulation. Intellectual MeritThis polymeric surface, possessing unique features such as the ease of processing, low actuation voltage and reversible nanostructuring, can be applied towards minimizing fouling and fluid manipulation at the microscale. The research outcomes can be applied to actively control surface morphology, flow condition, and limit fouling. Broader ImpactsNational Science Foundation?s support for this research on smart nanostructured surfaces will have significant impact on promoting national nanotechnology education. Through this collaborative work at Rochester Institute of Technology and San Francisco State University, nanotechnology demonstrations and hands-on experiences developed from the research activities will introduce K-12 students to the science and fabrication of micro/nanotechnology for practical applications in upstate New York and the San Francisco Area. To promote further opportunities, underrepresented students from Women in Engineering and North Star Program at R.I.T. as well as MESA Engineering Program at SFSU will be incorporated in the outreach activities. Additionally, the anti-fouling applications in IC cooling and biomedical microdevice aspects are far-reaching within social, scientific and industrial aspects and will reinforce our existing research and teaching strengths.