Issue 2, 2007

Microcontact printing: A tool to pattern

Abstract

Microcontact printing has proven to be a useful technique in the patterned functionalization of certain chemicals onto surfaces. It has been particularly valuable in the patterning of biological materials. In this review, we describe the basic principles of the technology as well as its use in several applications, with an emphasis on biological ones. We also discuss the limitations and future directions of this method.

Graphical abstract: Microcontact printing: A tool to pattern

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
15 Sep 2006
Accepted
20 Nov 2006
First published
21 Dec 2006

Soft Matter, 2007,3, 168-177

Microcontact printing: A tool to pattern

S. Alom Ruiz and C. S. Chen, Soft Matter, 2007, 3, 168 DOI: 10.1039/B613349E

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