Year: 2002
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The controlled formation of curved, three-dimensional microstructures can be accomplished through solidification from a liquid phase.As a demonstration, we have placed objects in contact with the interface of a photopolymerizable liquid and air to create various liquid menisci that were subsequently solidified with ultraviolet radiation.Geometric control is achieved through variation of physical and environmental parameters; for example, solidified menisci formed at 25°C were 300µm taller than those formed at 7°C.Comparisons between the polymerized structures and theoretical predictions for liquid menisci indicate that the polymerization process results in repeatable changes in contact angle and meniscus size.
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W3120512985