3D microstructuring of biodegradable polymers

Publication: Research - peer-reviewConference article – Annual report year: 2011

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Biopolymer films with a thickness of 100μm are prepared using spin coating technique with solutions consisting of 25wt.% polycaprolactone or poly-l-lactide in dichloromethane. SU-8 stamps are fabricated using three photolithography steps. The stamps are used to emboss 3D microstructures in the biopolymer films. It is found that the best pattern transfer for the polycaprolactone films is achieved just below the melting point at 60°C. For the poly-l-lactide films the best pattern transfer is achieved at 120°C.
Original languageEnglish
JournalMicroelectronic Engineering
Publication date2011
Volume88
Journal number8
Pages2342-2344
ISSN01679317
DOIs
StatePublished

Conference

Conference36th International Conference on Micro- and Nano-Engineering
Number36
CountryItaly
CityGenoa
Period19-09-1022-09-10
Internet addresshttp://www.mne2010.org/
CitationsWeb of Science® Times Cited: 0

Keywords

  • Microstructures, Biodegradable polymers, Thick films, Spin coating, Embossing

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