What is a hexagonal array and how is it transferred into different substrates?

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A hexagonal array refers to a structured arrangement of nanosized pores, particularly in porous alumina, which can be transferred onto various substrates such as silicon. The discussion highlights practical methods for achieving this transfer, emphasizing the significance of maintaining the ordered structure during the process. Key references include a paper from the ACS Nano journal and a figure from Nature, which provide visual examples of these nanopore arrays.

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I was reading a paper, and this term came up a lot. I have been searching for couple hours, and still cannot find a good source to explain this term.

Anyone has any idea?
A practical approach of transferring a hexagonal array of nanosized pores produced in porous alumina into silicon and other substrates is discussed.
 
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Here are photos of ordered hexagonal (more or less) nanopore arrays

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/nn7004415"[/URL]

http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v412/n6843/fig_tab/412169a0_F1.html"
 
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hi, thank you for your help. now i understood.
 

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