Micro and nanofabrication
The collective term for processes that manufacture structures and devices at the micrometer to nanometer scale, including photolithography, etching and deposition, typically relying on expensive equipment and cleanroom environments.
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Common fabrication methods for thermal metamaterials include micro-nano processing, 3D printing and electrochemical deposition, but fabricating three-dimensional continuously varying anisotropic structures faces the dual challenges of precision and cost.
Traditional micro-nanofabrication relies on processes such as photolithography and electron-beam etching, requires cleanroom environments, and a single machine can cost millions of dollars.
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Common fabrication methods for thermal metamaterials include micro-nano processing, 3D printing and electrochemical deposition, but fabricating three-dimensional continuously varying anisotropic structures faces the dual challenges of precision and cost.
50%UnverifiedTraditional micro-nanofabrication relies on processes such as photolithography and electron-beam etching, requires cleanroom environments, and a single machine can cost millions of dollars.
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