Scanning Probe Lithography for Biomaterials and Bioelectronics

Our group focuses on the advancement and application of dip-pen nanolithography and related techniques like polymer pen lithography (PPL) for the site-specific chemical and bio-chemical modification of surfaces and devices.

The Scanning Probe Lithography for Biomaterials and Bioelectronics Group at INTOur research is aimed at the advancement and application of Scanning Probe Lithography (SPL) methods, in particular Dip-Pen Nanolithography (DPN) and related methods like e.g. Polymer Pen Lithography (PPL) and Microchannel Cantilever Spotting (µCS).

These SPL methods are versatile tools, combining many advantages of electron beam lithography, inkjet printing and microcontact printing in relation to resolution, integration and throughput. These methods are of particular interest when working with sensitive biological materials, since they work at mild process parameters and need no lift off processes (with the associated solvents or etching processes). Furthermore, the methods allows for "multiplexing", i.e. the parallel application of different inks within a pattern. Learn more about specific implementations and applications on our reseach page or browse our publications.

News

Scheme of L-DPN on Nanoglass
Nanoglasses:

"Nanoscale Confinement of Dip-Pen Nanolithography Written Phospholipid Structures on CuZr Nanoglasses" by Vasantham et al. in Adv. Mater. Interfaces 10 (2023) 2300721

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Akhil Gudavalli M. Hirtz
New Groupmember:

We welcome our new master student Akhil Gudavalli!

Liquid-Metal-based Microheaters
Liquid Metals:

"Direct writing of liquid metal microheaters for microvalve applications" by Hussain et al. in IEEE Int. Conf. Flex. Print. Sens. Sys. (FLEPS) (2023) 10220414

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Gurunath Apte PhD M. Hirtz
PhD Defense:

Congratulations to Gurunath Apte for the successful PhD defense!

Summer Students 2023 M. Hirtz
New Groupmembers:

We welcome our new summer students from Doane, Angel and Seth!

Jiangxiong Xiao M. Hirtz
Master Thesis:

Congratulations to Jiangxiong Xiao for successful completion of his master thesis!