Epoxide assisted metal oxide replication (EAMOR): a new technique for metal oxide patterning†
Abstract
We report a facile and new technique termed Epoxide Assisted Metal Oxide Replication (EAMOR) to create metal oxide replicate structures with a “volume” or “surface” deposition selectivity controlled by the type of precursor salt used. The respective metal oxide is formed in situ within the voids defined by the polystyrene template (PS) through an interplay of interfacial and colloidal chemistry.