Modified Multichannel Structures

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This invention relates to modified multichannel structures, such as glass-based capillary arrays containing thousands of parallel channels. The inner surfaces of these channels are coated or filled with thin films or particles, often metals or metal oxides, using specialized deposition methods. These structures can be precisely engineered and manufactured in large quantities, offering tailored properties for catalytic, optical, nanotechnological, and separation processes. The technology also covers methods for fabricating these coated structures and their use as templates for making nanoparticles or nano-tubes/rods.

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• Microreactors for highly efficient chemical catalysis at small scales (e.g., continuous flow reactions)
• High-performance separation membranes or molecular filters in chemical processing or environmental technology
• Templates for manufacturing nanoparticles, nanorods, or nanotubes for use in medical imaging, drug delivery, or electronics
• Advanced optical components for focusing, directing, or shaping electromagnetic radiation (e.g., X-rays, UV, visible light, microwaves)
• Sensors for detecting chemical or biological agents based on functionalized inner surfaces
• Support matrices for heterogeneous catalysis in industrial or lab-scale processes
• Components in photonic or optoelectronic devices (e.g., photonic crystals or micro-lens arrays)
• Production of homogeneous nanoparticles for cosmetics, catalysis, or battery/electronics applications

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• Greatly increased surface-area-to-volume ratio enhances reaction efficiency and throughput in catalytic applications
• Highly uniform channel sizes enable precise control over particle or nanostructure synthesis for homogeneous product properties
• Ability to tune physical, chemical, or optical characteristics by varying coatings, materials, and channel geometry
• Improved resistance to damage and longer service life when used in optics or under radiation (e.g., X-ray focusing elements)
• Scalable and adaptable manufacturing methods allow production of complex or miniaturized devices in large quantities
• Versatile template for creating nanostructured materials with tailored functions or morphologies, avoiding agglomeration issues
• Enhanced temperature control due to possible inclusion of thermal conductors within the structure
• Broad compatibility with various elements and compounds, enabling application-specific customization

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The invention relates to a modified multichannel structure, wherein the multichannel structure has at least 10, preferably at least 100, particularly preferably at least 1000, and most preferably at least 10,000 channels, and an inner coating and/or particles are brought into the channels of the multichannel structure. The invention also relates to a method for the production of the modified multichannel structure and to the use thereof.