Fabrication of hierarchical structures by unconventional two-step imprinting

Abstract

We present a simple sequential imprinting lithography method to fabricate micro/nanoscale hierarchical structures. This method involves hot embossing and capillary force lithography with two stamps of different microscales, which avoids using nanoscale stamps. By varying the experimental conditions in the capillary force lithography process, the morphology of the resulting structures can be controlled. This method may provide a facile and low-cost route for fabricating large area patterns of hierarchical structures.