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Rapid thermal pyrolysis of interferometrically patterned resist

Carbon

Spoerke, Erik D.; Polsky, Ronen P.; Burckel, David B.; Bunker, B.C.

In recent years pyrolysis of interferometrically-patterned photoresists has produced three-dimensionally nanopatterned, electrically conductive carbon films with applications from energy storage to biological sensing. We investigate here conditions for rapid thermal pyrolysis that drastically reduce film processing time (from hours to minutes) while preserving the films' unique nanoscale morphology, film adhesion, and electrochemical properties. We specifically show that heating rate dramatically affects nanoscale morphology, while reducing atmosphere composition, dwell time, and dwell temperature impact the electrochemical performance of these rapidly pyrolyzed nanostructures. Accelerated processing with rapid thermal pyrolysis may facilitate the expanded applicability and rapid fabrication of these promising nanostructured materials. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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A Summary of the Theory and Design Team Efforts for the Sandia Metamaterials Science and Technology Grand Challenge LDRD

Basilio, Lorena I.; Brener, Igal B.; Burckel, David B.; Shaner, Eric A.; Wendt, J.R.; Luk, Ting S.; Ellis, A.R.; Bender, Daniel A.; Clem, Paul G.; Rasberry, Roger D.; Langston, William L.; Ihlefeld, Jon I.; Dirk, Shawn M.; Warne, Larry K.; Peters, D.W.; El-Kady, I.; Reinke, Charles M.; Loui, Hung L.; Williams, Jeffery T.; Sinclair, Michael B.; McCormick, Frederick B.

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Nanoparticle modifications of photodefined nanostructures for energy applications

Burckel, David B.; Wheeler, David R.; Washburn, Cody M.; Brozik, Susan M.

The advancement of materials technology towards the development of novel 3D nanostructures for energy applications has been a long-standing challenge. The purpose of this project was to explore photolithographically defineable pyrolyzed photoresist carbon films for possible energy applications. The key attributes that we explored were as follows: (1) Photo-interferometric fabrication methods to produce highly porous (meso, micro, and nano) 3-D electrode structures, and (2) conducting polymer and nanoparticle-modification strategies on these structures to provide enhanced catalytic capabilities and increase conductivity. The resulting electrodes were then explored for specific applications towards possible use in battery and energy platforms.

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