Apparatuses and methods for control and self-assembly of particles into adaptable monolayers
US8049183B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y40/00
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for the control and self-assembly of particles into adaptable monolayers and changing the relative position of a plurality of particles at an interface between two fluids, including applying an electric field perpendicular to the interface; moving the particles vertically in the interface in response to applying the electric field; moving the particles laterally within the interface in response to the electric field and capillary forces; maintaining the particles at the interface when moving the particles vertically; and maintaining the particles at the interface when moving the particles laterally.
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