Nanopatterned Polymer Brushes by Combining AFM Anodization Lithography with Ring‐Opening Metathesis Polymerization in the Liquid and Vapor Phase

Abstract

Nanopatterned polymer structures are fabricated on SiO2 by combining AFM anodization nanolithography (see upper figure) with surface-initiated ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP, lower figure). This process offers a powerful set of tools for the fabrication of highly functional polymer brushes. The simplicity and speed of anodization lithography promises its massively parallel implementation using anodization stamps. The fabrication approach is universal and can easily be adapted to other surface initiated polymerizations. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2296/2006/z500470_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.