March 19, 2019 – Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

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Study author Maryam Jalali inks the stamp with crude oil and then uses the inked stamp to print oil microdroplets. The stamp is a pre-textured polymer that contains cavities that can be filled with oil and is used to transfer or print oil to a smooth substrate. After printing, Jalali uses a microscope with high magnification to inspect the yield and quality of the droplets. Photo credit: Terry Brough at the Minnesota Nano Center.

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