Patterning Luminescent Nanocrystalline LaPO₄ : Eu and CePO₄ : Tb Particles Embedded in Hybrid Organosilica with Soft-Lithographic Techniques

Figure 6

SEM images of 3D patterns. (a) μTM-derived dual layer pattern; (b) detached second layer of a pattern showing the residue layer; (c) 3D pattern showing cracks at the point of contact; (d) effect of incomplete drying of the second layer on pattern coherence and adhesion; (e) dual layer pattern where first layer was made with MIMIC and second layer with μTM; (f) μTM-derived dual layer patterns. The lines are at ca. 120° with respect to the others. Fractures are visible at the points of contact.

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