High-throughput Droplet Array Generated by Roller Nanoimprint Lithography with Biomimetic Surfaces

For the first time, we exploited a novel pump-free and high-throughput droplet generation method using the roller nanoimprint technology on biomimetic peristome surface of nepenthes. The biomimetic nepenthes peristome surfaces with oblique re-entrant microcavities and sharp edges led to facile directional liquid filling and high-efficiency droplet generation under the roller embossing, and the sealant on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate encapsulated thousands of microcavities to form a high-density droplet array with good uniformity.

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