Three Dimensional Surface Patterning Atop Poly(methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA)

Abstract:

We demonstrate a novel approach to fabricate three dimensional (3-D) surface patterns atop poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). This approach utilizes both shape recovery behavior and swelling phenomenon of the PMMA. The simplicity in the fabrication process affirms the low-cost nature of this approach. Moreover, as obtained 3-D patterned PMMA sample can be used as artificial compound eye.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 161)
• Pages: 292-295
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.161.292
• Online since: March 2012
• Authors: Yong Zhao, Weimin Huang, Hendra Purnawali
• Keywords: 3D Surface Patterning, Shape Memory Polymer, Shape Recovery, Swelling

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