Abstract: Systems and methods for generating one or more single crystal monolayers from two-dimensional van der Waals crystals are disclosed herein. Example methods include providing a bulk material including a plurality of van der Waals crystal layers, and exfoliating one or more single crystal monolayers of van der Waals crystal from the bulk material by applying a flexible and flat metal tape to a surface of the bulk material. In certain embodiments, the one or more single crystal monolayers can be assembled into an artificial lattice. The present disclosure also provides techniques for manufacturing flexible and flat metal tape for generating one or more single crystal monolayers from two-dimensional van der Waals crystals. The present disclosure also provides compositions for creating a macroscopic artificial lattice.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating one or more single crystal monolayers from two-dimensional van der Waals crystals are disclosed herein. Example methods include providing a bulk material including a plurality of van der Waals crystal layers, and exfoliating one or more single crystal monolayers of van der Waals crystal from the bulk material by applying a flexible and flat metal tape to a surface of the bulk material. In certain embodiments, the one or more single crystal monolayers can be assembled into an artificial lattice. The present disclosure also provides techniques for manufacturing flexible and flat metal tape for generating one or more single crystal monolayers from two-dimensional van der Waals crystals. The present disclosure also provides compositions for creating a macroscopic artificial lattice.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and a system for manufacturing a flexible transparent conductive film with an embedded metal material. The method comprises the steps of sequentially printing metal nanowire grids and metal grids with a large aspect ratio on a printing substrate through an electric field driven micro-nano 3D printing method, and forming a composite conductive electrode of the metal grids and the metal nanowire grids; performing conductive treatment on the composite conductive electrode to obtain an electrode material; and embedding the electrode material into a photoresist, separating the photoresist embedded with the electrode material from the printing substrate, and removing the printing substrate to obtain a conductive film, wherein the metal nanowire grids are formed by printing the metal nanowires, and the metal grids with a large aspect ratio are formed by printing nano metal paste.

Abstract: A micro-nano 3D printing device with multi-nozzles jet deposition driven by electric field of single flat plate electrode, including: a printing head module group, printing nozzle module group of any material, printing substrate of any material, flat plate electrode, printing platform, signal generator, high-voltage power supply, feeding module group, precision back pressure control module group, XYZ three-axis precision motion platform, positive pressure air circuit system, observation and positioning module, UV curing module, laser rangefinder, base, connection frame, first adjustable bracket, second adjustable bracket, and a third adjustable bracket; the device realizes high throughput micro-nano 3D printing of jet deposition, including different configuration implementation schemes like multi-materials with multi-nozzles, single material with multi-nozzles and single material with multi-nozzles array, improves the printing efficiency, and realizes multi-materials macro/micro/nano printing, high-aspect-rat

Abstract: A 3D printing device and method for integrated manufacturing of functionally gradient materials and three-dimensional structures. The device includes an active and passive mixing and printing module and a constraining and sacrificial layer printing module. An input end of the active mixing module connects to multiple anti-settling feeding modules, and an output end of the active mixing module connects to the passive mixing and printing module. The passive mixing and printing module and the constraining and sacrificial layer printing module are mounted on one side of an XYZ three-axis module. The constraining and sacrificial layer printing module connects to a constraining and sacrificial layer feeding module and prints and forms a functionally gradient three-dimensional structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mass production of AR diffractive waveguides. Low-cost mass production of large-area AR diffractive waveguides (slanted surface-relief gratings) of any shape. Uses two-photon polymerization micro-nano 3D printing to realize manufacturing of slanted grating large-area masters of any shape (thereby solving the problem about manufacturing of slanted grating masters of any shape on the one hand, realizing direct manufacturing of large-size wafer-level masters on the other hand, and also having the advantages of low manufacturing cost and high production efficiency). Composite nanoimprint lithography technology is employed (in combination with the peculiar imprint technique and the composite soft mold suitable for slanted gratings) to solve the problem that a large-slanting-angle large-slot-depth slanted grating cannot be demolded and thus cannot be manufactured, and realize the manufacturing of the slanted grating without constraints (geometric shape and size).

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an embedded metal mesh flexible transparent electrode and application thereof; the method includes: directly printing a metal mesh transparent electrode on a rigid substrate by using an electric-field-driven jet deposition micro-nano 3D printing technology; performing conductive treatment on a printed metal mesh structure through a sintering process to realize conductivity of the metal mesh; respectively heating a flexible transparent substrate and the rigid substrate to set temperatures; completely embedding the metal mesh structure on the rigid substrate into the flexible transparent substrate through a thermal imprinting process; and separating the metal mesh completely embedded into the flexible transparent substrate from the rigid substrate to obtain the embedded metal mesh flexible transparent electrode.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an embedded metal mesh flexible transparent electrode and application thereof; the method includes: directly printing a metal mesh transparent electrode on a rigid substrate by using an electric-field-driven jet deposition micro-nano 3D printing technology; performing conductive treatment on a printed metal mesh structure through a sintering process to realize conductivity of the metal mesh; respectively heating a flexible transparent substrate and the rigid substrate to set temperatures; completely embedding the metal mesh structure on the rigid substrate into the flexible transparent substrate through a thermal imprinting process; and separating the metal mesh completely embedded into the flexible transparent substrate from the rigid substrate to obtain the embedded metal mesh flexible transparent electrode.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mass production of AR diffractive waveguides. Low-cost mass production of large-area AR diffractive waveguides (slanted surface-relief gratings) of any shape. Uses two-photon polymerization micro-nano 3D printing to realize manufacturing of slanted grating large-area masters of any shape (thereby solving the problem about manufacturing of slanted grating masters of any shape on the one hand, realizing direct manufacturing of large-size wafer-level masters on the other hand, and also having the advantages of low manufacturing cost and high production efficiency). Composite nanoimprint lithography technology is employed (in combination with the peculiar imprint technique and the composite soft mold suitable for slanted gratings) to solve the problem that a large-slanting-angle large-slot-depth slanted grating cannot be demolded and thus cannot be manufactured, and realize the manufacturing of the slanted grating without constraints (geometric shape and size).

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating one or more single crystal monolayers from two-dimensional van der Waals crystals are disclosed herein. Example methods include providing a bulk material including a plurality of van der Waals crystal layers, and exfoliating one or more single crystal monolayers of van der Waals crystal from the bulk material by applying a flexible and flat metal tape to a surface of the bulk material. In certain embodiments, the one or more single crystal monolayers can be assembled into an artificial lattice. The present disclosure also provides techniques for manufacturing flexible and flat metal tape for generating one or more single crystal monolayers from two-dimensional van der Waals crystals. The present disclosure also provides compositions for creating a macroscopic artificial lattice.

Abstract: Organic perylene diimide-based compounds are provided. Methods of producing the organic compounds is also provided as well as methods of their use including, among other things, their use as organic semiconductor materials.

Abstract: Organic perylene diimide-based compounds are provided. Methods of producing the organic compounds is also provided as well as methods of their use including, among other things, their use as organic semiconductor materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for fabricating air-stable supported lipid bilayer membranes. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to methods of producing supported lipid bilayer membranes stabilized by sterol groups that are covalently tethered to a solid surface. In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to air-stable supported lipid bilayer membranes produced by the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for fabricating air-stable supported lipid bilayer membranes. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to methods of producing supported lipid bilayer membranes stabilized by sterol groups that are covalently tethered to a solid surface. In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to air-stable supported lipid bilayer membranes produced by the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides unique methods of coating and novel coatings for MEMS devices. In general a two step process includes the coating of a first silane onto a substrate surface followed by a second treatment with or without a second silane and elevated temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention provides unique methods of coating and novel coatings for MEMS devices. In general a two step process includes the coating of a first silane onto a substrate surface followed by a second treatment with or without a second silane and elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A chemical approach for the attachment of molecules on a surface of a MEMS device, preferably, to provide a monolayer film thereon of relatively low surface energy.

Abstract: A simple chemical approach for the covalent assembly of organic molecules on silicon surfaces via robust linkages is provided. This is achieved by the efficient reaction between a nucleophilic functional group and a halogenated Si surface. The nucleophile anchor is the bridge between two surface Si atoms. The resulting organic layer is thermally stable. The method demonstrated herein is generally applicable for the assembly of a variety of functional organic molecules under vacuum environment or in solution phase.

Abstract: A simple chemical approach for the covalent assembly of organic molecules on silicon surfaces via robust linkages is provided. This is achieved by the efficient reaction between a nucleophilic functional group and a halogenated Si surface. The nucleophile anchor is the bridge between two surface Si atoms. The resulting organic layer is thermally stable. The method demonstrated herein is generally applicable for the assembly of a variety of functional organic molecules under vacuum environment or in solution phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective roller device for attachment to various kinds of vehicles for prevention of injuries to persons or damages to objects encountered in traffic accidents when persons may stumble or objects may fall under the area of the wheel of the vehicle. The device comprises a set of vertical and parallel arranged protective rollers to be fixed on the car body at a location proximate to the car wheels. The said protective rollers consists of a center shaft and an elastomeric buffer component sheathed around the said shaft for free rotate thereabout. When equipped with said protective roller devices, the car is able to gently push the persons or objects encountered out of the dangerous wheel area and to prevent injuries or damages.