Self-assembled monolayer-modified block copolymers for chemical surface nanopatterning

▶ Self-organizing PS-b-PMMA creates striped nanostructure scaffolds. ▶ These striped nanostructures can be selectively metalized and modified using light. ▶ Metalized stripes can be decorated with SAMs to create functional substrates. ▶ Nanostructured surfaces thus prepared exhibit controlled wetting and recognition.