Scanning Probe Lithography for Biomaterials and Bioelectronics
Our 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.
![Cover Advanced Materials Interfaces](/img/RU_Fuchs/cover_advmat_vesicle_rdax_1230x1230p.jpg)
Our recent paper in Advanced Materials Interfaces made it onto the cover!
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We welcome Remi Freeman and Mutasim Ahmed, our new summer students!
![Vesicle Immobilization](/img/RU_Fuchs/news_cu-vesicles_rdax_1230x1230.png)
"Stability of Immobilized Chemosensor-Filled Vesicles on Anti-Fouling Polymer Brush Surfaces" by Yang et al. in Adv. Mater. Interfaces 11 (2024) 2400200
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We welcome our new master student Harsh Raj!
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"Surface-Patterned DNA Origami Rulers Reveal Nanoscale Distance Dependency of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Activation" by Mayer et al. in Nano Lett. 24 (2024) 1611
more![Scheme of MSP-POM immobilization](/img/RU_Fuchs/pub_MSP-POM_news.png)
"Patterned immobilization of polyoxometalate-loaded mesoporous silica particles via amine-ene Michael additions on alkene functionalized surfaces" by Yang et. al in Sci. Rep. 14 (2024) 1249
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