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Methods, systems and devices for forming nanochannels

US9139426B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2011
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24975
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of forming at least one nanochannel include: (a) providing a substrate having a thick single or a thick multi-layer overlayer; (b) milling at least one channel through the overlayer into the substrate; then (c) removing the overlayer; and (d) forming at least one nanochannel in the substrate having an average width and depth dimension that is less than about 10 nm in response to the milling and removing steps.

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