Patent ID: 7501315
Filing Date: 2009-03-10
Classification: B82Y,G03F,G11C,H01L,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for forming a nanostructure array, the method comprising: providing a first layer; coating the first layer with a composition comprising a nanostructure association group to provide a coated first layer; and depositing a population of nanostructures on the coated first layer, wherein each of the nanostructures comprises a coating comprising a ligand associated with a surface of the nanostructure, and wherein the nanostructure association group interacts with the ligand, whereby the nanostructures, wherein depositing the population of nanostructures on the coated first layer optionally comprises depositing nanostructures in excess of a monolayer on the coated first layer; and removing any of said nanostructures which are not associated with the nanostructure association group, thereby forming a monolayer array of nanostructures associated with the coated first layer.