Thermal roll-to-roll nanoimprinting using a replica mold without release agent

Noriyuki Unno, Shohei Kakimoto, Tapio Mäkelä, Shin Hiwasa, Jun Taniguchi

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    Abstract

    Thermal roll-to-roll nanoimprint (T-R2RNIL) using a flexible replica mold made of a special UV-curable resin was demonstrated. This UV-curable resin is able to be used for the nanoimprint process without a release agent. In this study, we examined the relationship between the hardness of the UV-curable resin and the transfer performance using flexible replica molds made of three types of UV-curable resins. The experimental result found that the special resin is a good candidate for fabrication of a replica mold for T-R2RNIL because of its high hardness and good release properties.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 9th International Conference on Leading Edge Manufacturing in 21st Century, LEM 2017
    PublisherJapan Society of Mechanical Engineers
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 13 Nov 2017
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    Event9th International Conference on Leading Edge Manufacturing in 21st Century, LEM 2017 - Hiroshima, Japan
    Duration: 13 Nov 201717 Nov 2017

    Conference

    Conference9th International Conference on Leading Edge Manufacturing in 21st Century, LEM 2017
    Abbreviated titleLEM 2017
    Country/TerritoryJapan
    CityHiroshima
    Period13/11/1717/11/17

    Keywords

    • Release agent-free
    • Replica mold
    • Thermal roll-to-roll nanoimprint
    • UV-curable resin

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