Nanoscale Patterning Techniques

Nanoscale patterning techniques are methods used to create extremely tiny structures and designs on surfaces, at a scale much smaller than a human hair. These techniques manipulate materials at the atomic or molecular level, enabling precise control over patterns for advanced technologies like electronics, medicine, and materials science. Common methods include lithography (using light or electrons to carve patterns), etching (removing material), and self-assembly (materials naturally organizing into patterns). These techniques allow scientists and engineers to develop innovative devices with enhanced performance, miniaturization, and new functionalities, advancing fields like semiconductors, sensors, and nanomedicine.