Generation of controllable nano-gaps on single wall carbon nanotubes

Jeong Jaesun, Hyun Chung Gu, William J. Buttner, Gary W. Hunter, Joseph R. Stetter, Wang Rong

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Abstract

We demonstrated the application of the atomic force microscope (AFM) in generation of controllable nano-gaps on single wall carbon nano-tubes (SWCNTs). Tapping mode AFM combined with interleave mode was used to image and manipulate the CNTs. By precise control of the loading force and the scan rate, we were able to generate desired gaps on CNT nanowires ranging from 10.6 nm to 58.8 nm. The gap size dependence on loading force and scan rate was discussed. Such a structure can be applied in fabrication of capacitance-based nano-device toward sensor applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2006 - Electronic and Photonics Packaging
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Print)0791837904, 9780791837900
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2006 - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 5 Nov 200610 Nov 2006

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Electronic and Photonic Packaging, EPP
ISSN (Print)1071-6947

Conference

Conference2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period5/11/0610/11/06

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