Master thesis – Top down fabrication of large area transparent metal nanomeshes

Master thesis - Top down fabrication of large area transparent metal nanomeshes

Team Functional Surfaces and Nanostructures

Transparent metal nanomeshes are very promising materials for applications, where on the one hand optical transparency and on the other hand electrical conductivity are required. Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) is a promising method to produce such metal nanomeshes. The nanoimprint step is done by pressing a nanostructured stamp into a soft UV-curable polymer on a substrate. While the stamp is in contact with the substrate, the material is cured by UV irradiation, after which the stamp is removed to form a nanostructured hard polymer on the substrate. Such an imprint can later be used as mask for metal deposition and thus precisely define metal geometry on the surface. In this way, the size and density of the metal lines and thus the properties of the transparent metal nanomeshes can be controlled.

PROFACTOR is a private, applied research company located in Steyr. We conduct research in the field of industrial assistive systems and additive micro/nano manufacturing. Our team consists of around 70 employees from 15 different academic fields. We work across disciplines to find solutions for the manufacturing industry and set standards in robotics, machine vision, simulation, 3D printing, functional surfaces and nanostructures.

Our tasks

The goals of this thesis are

• to acquire comprehensive knowledge in the field NIL and transparent conductive layers.
• to investigate different structuring methods, materials and metal deposition techniques.
• to develop a large area NIL process for transparent metal nanomesh fabricaiton.
• to develop and implement a reliable characterization and testing strategy.

We are looking for

Motivated students with a hands-on mentality in the field of physics, nanotechnology, material science, chemistry or similar studies

We offer

• the possibility to work in cutting edge R&D projects with renowned industrial partners
• flexible working hours
• the chance to be part of a young, interdisciplinary and cooperative team

Benefits

Training

Flexible working hours

Teamwork

Parking places

Health measures

Employee events

Fruits

Sport events

Start/Duration

Now / 6 months (extendable depending on performance)

Our Mission

PROFACTOR's research improves the competiveness of European Industry. We are pioneers of the thinking production.
We bring production back home.

We offer for master thesis a compensation of min. 515 EUR per month.

We are looking forward to your application - please apply at www.profactor.at or
send your application to personal@profactor.at

Questions? Please contact: Dr. Michael Haslinger Michael.Haslinger@profactor.at

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