3D micro self-assembly using a hydrophobic interaction controlled by SAMs

Hiroaki Onoe, Kiyoshi Matsumoto, Isao Shimoyama

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Abstract

This paper shows three-dimensional micro-scale self-assembly using the hydrophobic interaction (Figure 1). We fabricated micro-scale particles (10 × 10 × 5 μm) and modified their wettabilities of the surfaces by forming self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). In 2-isopropanol (IPA) solution, the particles were stirred and self-assembled. The hydrophobic interaction acts on the two hydrophobic surfaces of the particles. The selectivity of the bindings was examined by counting the number of the bound particles. We showed the hydrophobic interaction can be applied to the micro-scale self-assembly.

Original languageEnglish
Pages606-609
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2003 Jul 23
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE Sixteenth Annual International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 2003 Jan 192003 Jan 23

Other

OtherIEEE Sixteenth Annual International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period03/1/1903/1/23

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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