Dry nanotechnology involves several sophisticated techniques and tools to manipulate materials at the atomic or molecular level. Some common methods include:
- Lithography: Techniques such as electron-beam lithography and photolithography are used to pattern materials at the nanoscale. - Deposition Techniques: Methods like chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) are employed to create thin films and nanostructures. - Etching: Processes such as reactive ion etching (RIE) are used to remove material and create nanoscale features. - Self-Assembly: Utilizes the natural tendency of molecules to arrange themselves into ordered structures to create nanoscale patterns.
