Fast, cheap nanomanufacturing: Tiny conical tips fabricate nanoscale devices cheaply
Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 03:02
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have developed dense arrays of microscopic cones that harness electrostatic forces to eject streams of ions. The technology has a range of promising applications: depositing or etching features onto nanoscale mechanical devices; spinning out nanofibers for use in water filters, body armor, and "smart" textiles; or propulsion systems for fist-sized "nanosatellites."