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Silicon Microhooks

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Created 07/27/2004

ESEM image of fine silicon ribbons coated on one side with a photocurable polymer. Residual thermal stress in the overlying polymer causes the ribbons to bend upwards into hook-like structures. ESEM image of fine silicon ribbons coated on one side with a photocurable polymer. Residual thermal stress in the overlying polymer causes the ribbons to bend upwards into hook-like structures.

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  • Matt Meitl , Materials Science & Engineering
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