Using Laser Microfabrication to Write Conductive Polymer/SWNTs Nanocomposites

We present a novel laser microfabrication method to generate structures on the basis of a new class of functional photosensitive composites. In particular, the focus lies on the development of conductive composites by incorporating SWNTs into the matrix of polymers thus forming highly conductive nanocomposites. Conductive microstructures have been produced with the ultra-high resolution technology based on laser direct writing (e.g. single-, two-photon polymerization) using polymer/SWNTs nanocomposites. This technology opens new prospects for the realization of novel MEMS and MOEMS with increased functionality, integration, and higher level of miniaturization. DOI: 10.2961/jlmn.2012.01.0008