Rewritable printing of ionic liquid nanofilm utilizing focused ion beam induced film wetting

Haohao Gu, Kaixin Meng, Ruowei Yuan, Siyang Xiao, Yuying Shan, Rui Zhu, Yajun Deng, Xiaojin Luo, Ruijie Li, Lei Liu, Xu Chen, Yuping Shi, Xiaodong Wang, Chuanhua Duan and Hao Wang ()
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Haohao Gu: Peking University
Kaixin Meng: Peking University
Ruowei Yuan: Peking University
Siyang Xiao: Boston University
Yuying Shan: Peking University
Rui Zhu: Peking University
Yajun Deng: Shenzhen Technology University
Xiaojin Luo: Peking University
Ruijie Li: Peking University
Lei Liu: Peking University
Xu Chen: North China Electric Power University
Yuping Shi: Peking University
Xiaodong Wang: North China Electric Power University
Chuanhua Duan: Boston University
Hao Wang: Peking University

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-14

Abstract: Abstract Manipulating liquid flow over open solid substrate at nanoscale is important for printing, sensing, and energy devices. The predominant methods of liquid maneuvering usually involve complicated surface fabrications, while recent attempts employing external stimuli face difficulties in attaining nanoscale flow control. Here we report a largely unexplored ion beam induced film wetting (IBFW) technology for open surface nanofluidics. Local electrostatic forces, which are generated by the unique charging effect of Helium focused ion beam (HFIB), induce precursor film of ionic liquid and the disjoining pressure propels and stabilizes the nanofilm with desired patterns. The IBFW technique eliminates the complicated surface fabrication procedures to achieve nanoscale flow in a controllable and rewritable manner. By combining with electrochemical deposition, various solid materials with desired patterns can be produced.

Date: 2024
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