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Abstract
3D nanoprinting via focused electron beam induced deposition (FEBID) is applied for fabrication of all-metal nanoprobes for atomic force microscopy (AFM)-based electrical operation modes. The 3D tip concept is based on a hollow-cone (HC) design, with all-metal material propertiesand apex radii in the sub-10 nm regime to allow for high-resolution imaging during morphological imaging, conductive AFM (CAFM) and electrostatic force microscopy (EFM). The study starts with design aspects to motivate the proposed HC architecture, followed by detailed fabrication characterization to identify and optimize FEBID process parameters. To arrive at desired material properties, e-beam assisted purification in low-pressure water atmospheres was applied at room temperature, which enabled the removal of carbon impurities from as-deposited structures. The microstructure offinal HCs was analyzed via scanning transmission electron microscopy—high-angle annular darkfield (STEM-HAADF), where as electrical and mechanical properties were investigated in situ using micromanipulators. Finally, AFM/EFM/CAFM measurements were performed in comparisonto non-functional, high-resolution tips and commercially available electric probes. In essence, we demonstrate that the proposed all-metal HCs provide the resolution capabilities of the former, with the electric conductivity of the latter on board, combining both as sets in one design.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 4477 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Nanomaterials |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- 3D nanoprinting
- additive manufacturing
- atomic force microscopy
- conductive atomic force microscopy
- direct-write nanofabrication
- electrostatic force microscopy
- focused electron beam induced deposition
- metal nanostructures
- platinum
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Materials Science(all)
Fields of Expertise
- Advanced Materials Science
Treatment code (Nähere Zuordnung)
- Basic - Fundamental (Grundlagenforschung)
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CD-Laboratory for Direct-Write Fabrication of 3D Nano-Probes
Plank, H., Kuhness, D., Sattelkow, J., Seewald, L., Brugger-Hatzl, M. & Winkler, R.
1/03/18 → 28/02/25
Project: Research project