Abstract
Bioreplication is the direct reproduction of a biological structure in order to realize at least one specific functionality. Current bioreplication techniques include the sol-gel technique, atomic layer deposition, physical vapor deposition, and imprint lithography and casting. The combined use of a focused ion beam and a scanning electron microscope could develop into a bioreplication technique as well. Some of these techniques are more suitable for reproducing surface features, others for bulk three-dimensional structures. Industrial upscaling appears possible only for imprint lithography and casting (which can be replaced by stamping).
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 031001 |
Journal | Bioinspiration and Biomimetics |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2011 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biotechnology
- Biophysics
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Medicine
- Engineering (miscellaneous)