The T-NIL process typically involves several key steps:
Mold Preparation: A mold with the desired nanoscale pattern is created, often using advanced lithography techniques. Coating: A substrate is coated with a thin layer of thermoplastic polymer, also known as a resist. Imprinting: The mold is pressed into the polymer-coated substrate under controlled temperature and pressure, causing the polymer to flow and replicate the mold's pattern. Cooling and Demolding: The system is cooled to solidify the polymer, and the mold is carefully removed, leaving behind the imprinted pattern.
