• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.162-167
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• 2006

Hot embossing lithography(HEL) has the production advantage of comparatively few process step, simple operation, a relatively low cost for embossing tools(Si), and high replication accuracy for small features. In this paper, we considered the nano-molding characteristic according to molding parameters(temperature, pressure, times, etc) and induced a optimal molding condition using HEL. High precision nano-patter master with various shapes were designed and manufactured using the DRIE(Deep Reactive ion Etching), LPCVD(Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition) and thermal oxidation process, and we investigated the molding characteristic of DVD and Blu-ray nickel stamp. We induced flow behaviors of polymer, rheology by shapes and sizes of the pattern through various molding experiments. Finally, with achieving nano-structure molding with high aspect ratio, we will secure a basic technology about the molding of large-area nano-pattern media.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.34-38
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• 2004

핫엠보싱 기술을 이용하여 고분자 광도파로를 제작하기 위해서는 핫엠보싱 마스터가 필수적이며, 본 연구에서는 deep-RIE 공정에 의해 실리콘 마스터를 제작하였다. 광도파로의 광손실과 직접 연관이 있는 실리콘 마스터의 측면 거칠기를 최소화하기 위해 deep-RIE 공정 수행 후, 온도 $1050^{\circ}C$에서 $H_2/O_2$ 분위기하에 산화층을 각각 400$\AA$, 1000$\AA$, 3000$\AA$, 4500$\AA$, 5600$\AA$ 및 6200$\AA$ 두께로 형성하였으며, 곧바로 $NH_4$F:HF=6:1 BOE를 사용하여 산화층을 제거하였다. 제작된 마스터의 측면 거칠기를 SPM-AFM을 이용하여 측정하였으며, 측면 거칠기가 scallop 부분의 경우, 산화층 형성과 제거 후, 12nm (RMS)에서 최소 약 6nm (RMS)로 개선되었으며, vertical striation부분은 162nm (RMS)에서 최소 39m (RMS)로 개선됨을 확인하였다.

• 한국소성가공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소성가공학회 2009년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.217-220
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• 2009

This paper presents fabrication method of nano-structured PMMA substrates as well as evaluations of their optical transmittance. For anti-reflective surface, surface coating method had been conventionally used. However, it requires high cost, complicated process and post-processing times. In this study, we suggested the fabrication method of anti-reflective surface by the hot embossing process. Using the nano patterned master fabricated by anodic aluminum oxidation process. Anodic aluminum oxide(AAO) is widely used as templates or a molds for various applications such as carbon nano tube (CNT), nano rod and nano dots. Anodic aluminum oxidation process provides highly ordered regular nano-structures on the large area, while conventional pattering methods such as E-beam and FIB can fabricate arbitrary nano-structures on small area. We fabricated a porous alumina hole array with various inter-pore distance and pore diameter. In order to replicate nano-structures using alumina nano hole array patterns, we have carried out hot-embossing process with PMMA substrates. Finally the nano-structured PMMA substrates were fabricated and their optical transmittances were measured in order to evaluate the charateristivs of anti-reflection. Anti-reflective structure can be applied to various displays and automobile components.

• 한국생산제조학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.62-67
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• 2016

This paper presents a silicon nanostructure array embedded in a polymer film. The silicon nanostructure array was fabricated by using basic microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) processes such as photolithography, reactive ion etching, and anisotropic KOH wet etching. The fabricated silicon nanostructure array was transferred into polymer substrates such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polycarbonate (PC) through the hot-embossing process. In order to determine the transfer conditions under which the silicon nanostructures do not fracture, hot-embossing experiments were performed at various temperatures, pressures, and pressing times. Transfer was successfully achieved with a pressure of 1 MPa and a temperature higher than the transition temperature for the three types of polymer substrates. The transferred silicon nanostructure array was electrically evaluated through measurements with a semiconductor parameter analyzer (SPA).

• 폴리머
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.462-467
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• 2002

Hot embossing 공정을 이용하여 광도파로 소자를 제조하기 위하여 polymethylmeth-acrylate (PMMA)와 polyvinylidenefluoride (PVDF)를 용융 혼합하여 물리적 성질과 광학적 특성을 조사하였다. PMMA/PVDF 혼합물의 유리전이온도 ($T_g$)는 PVDF의 함량이 증가할수록 감소하였다. 하지만 PVDF의 결정은 관찰되지 않았다. PMMA와 비교적 적은 양인 PVDF간의 분자수준의 상호작용에 기인하는 혼화성에 의하여 $T_g$는 감소하고 PVDF의 결정화를 방해하여 무정형성을 유지하는 것으로 판단되었다. PMMA/PVDF 혼합물의 전단점도는 PMMA와 PVDF 사이에서 나타나며 PMMA와 PVDF 사이의 상용성에 의해 PVDF의 함량이 증가할수록 감소하였다. PVDF의 함량이 증가할수록 불소분자의 첨가에 의한 분자의 분극률이 저하되어 혼합물의 굴절률과 흡수손실은 감소하고 투과율은 증가하였다.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2007년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.279-280
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• 2007

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제18권12호
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• pp.1106-1110
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• 2005

We fabricated (110) silicon hard master by using anisotropic wet etching for embossing. The etching chemical for the silicon wafer was a TMAH $25\%$ solution. The anisotropic wet etching produces a smooth sidewall surface and the surface roughness of the fabricated master is about 3 nm. After spin coating an organic-inorganic sol-gel hybrid material on a silicon substrate, we employed hot embossing technique operated at a low pressure and temperature to form patterns on the silicon substrate by using the fabricated master. We successfully fabricated the multi-mode planar optical waveguides showing low propagation loss of 0.4 dB/cm. The surface roughness of embossed patterns was uniform for more than 10 times of the embossing processes with a single hydrophobic surface treatment of the silicon hard master.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제42권10호
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• pp.645-648
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• 2005

To fabricate a (100) silicon hard master, we used anisotropic wet etching for the embossing. The etching chemical for the sili­con wafer was a TMAH 25$\%$ solution. The anisotropic wet etching produces a smooth sidewall surface inclined at 54.7°, and the surface roughness of the fabricated master is about 1 nm. After spin coating an organic-inorganic sol-gel hybrid resin on a silicon substrate, we used the fabricated master to form patterns on the silicon substrate. Thus, we successfully obtained patterns via the hot embossing technique with the (100) silicon hard master. Moreover, by using a single hydrophobic surface treatment of the master, we succeeded in achieving uniform surface roughness of the embossed patterns for more than ten embossments.

• 한국소성가공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소성가공학회 2009년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.397-400
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• 2009

When the metal sheet is subjected to the housing surface for fitting and insulating from harsh surroundings like fluid ingression or hot steam, both strength and formability have to be equally considered. In this regard, the main aim of this study is to design an apparatus of cost-effectively producing flexible fluted band with increasing the formability of embossed stainless steel sheet, which is utilized as a thermal insulation metal for housing ship engine exhauster. Designed to fabricate a maximum sheet width of 700 mm, this new apparatus consists of upper roll made of hard urethane and the female-etched lower roll made of SKD11, have a producing capacity up to 1-meter homogeneously embossed sheet for just 60 seconds. This machine is devised for the maximum operating efficiency from original sheet handling to machine setting. The embossing properties are characterized by 3-D profiling. After embossing plain metal sheet, both yield strength and elongation properties are improved simultaneously, indicating the effectiveness of the newly designed apparatus.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2008년도 추계학술대회A
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• pp.1825-1828
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• 2008

A simple method for the fabrication of porous nano-master for antireflective surface is presented. In conventional fabrication methods for antireflective surface, coating method with low refractive index has usually been used. However, it is required to have high cost and long times for mass production. In this paper, we suggested the fabrication method of antireflective surface by the hot embossing process using the porous nano patterned master on silicon wafer fabricated by low-temperature anodic aluminum oxidation. Through multi-AAO and etching processes, nano patterned master with high aspect ratio was fabricated at the large area. Pore diameter and inter-pore distance are about 150nm and from 150 to 200nm. In order to replicate anti-reflective structure, hot embossing process was performed by varying the processing parameters such as temperature, pressure and embossing time etc. Finally, antireflective surface can be successfully obtained after etching process to remove selectively silicon layer of AAO master.