Controlling shrinkage is crucial for the reliable and reproducible production of nanodevices. Strategies to mitigate shrinkage include:
Process optimization: Fine-tuning fabrication parameters like temperature, pressure, and chemical concentration. Material selection: Choosing materials with low thermal expansion coefficients and high mechanical stability. Composite materials: Using composites that combine materials with different properties to balance shrinkage effects. Post-fabrication treatments: Techniques like annealing or surface passivation to stabilize dimensions.
