Microstructures
US7351604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/733
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for forming a microstructures is described. The method comprises: depositing a seed material on a substrate; growing a nanotube from the seed material; depositing microstructure material on the substrate to embed the nanotube in the microstructure material; and, detaching the substrate to release the microstructure. The resulting mictostructure comprises a body portion and a nanotube embedded in the body portion.
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