Mechanical Self-Assembly: Science and Applications

Chen, Xi

Mechanical Self-Assembly: Science and Applications introduces a novel category of self-assembly driven by mechanical forces. This book discusses self-assembly in various types of small material structures including thin films, surfaces, and micro- and nano-wires, as well as the practice's potential application in micro and nanoelectronics, MEMS/NEMS, and biomedical engineering. The mechanical self-assembly process is inherently quick, simple, and cost-effective, as well as accessible to a large number of materials, such as curved surfaces for forming three-dimensional small structures. Mechanical self-assembly is complementary to, and sometimes offer advantages over, the traditional micro- and nano-fabrication.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2012-12-14

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781461445616

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-4562-3

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 206