What Techniques are Used to Control Material Properties?
Various techniques are employed to manipulate material properties at the nanoscale:
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used to produce high-quality, high-performance solid materials. Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Allows for the deposition of thin films one atomic layer at a time. Molecular Self-Assembly: Utilizes molecules to form organized structures without external guidance. Electron Beam Lithography: Enables the creation of extremely fine patterns required for nanoscale devices. Sol-Gel Process: Involves the transition of a system from a liquid "sol" into a solid "gel" phase.
