A novel microfabrication process of polymer materials and nanoparticles based on self-organization

Dissipative structures formed in the casting polymer solutions are utilized for micro- and nano-patterning of polymer materials. We have found that the typical dissipative structures were formed in the casting process of polymer solutions on solid surfaces. Dynamic regular structures formed in casting polymer solutions are fixed as regular patterns, stripes, and lattices, etc., of polymer materials. We have also found regular pattern formation in casting solutions of nanoparticles.