Atomic Force Microscopy Cantilevers with High Aspect Ratio Tip
- Technology Benefits
- High aspect ratioHigh strengthExtraordinary nanometer scale resolutionVery much robust
- Technology Application
- Microscope designing for viewing nano structures
- Detailed Technology Description
- "Researchers at the University of South Floridahave developed a method for the selectivegrowth of single carbon nanotubes (CNT) on thetip apex of a conventional cantilever. SelectiveCNT growth is established by coating the backside of a cantilever, having a through-hole at a tip apex, with a catalyst material followed by a cover layer. The exposed catalyst at the bottom of the hole at the apex of the cantilever induces growth of a single CNT at this location."
- *Abstract
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The present invention provides a method for the selective growth of single carbon nanotubes (CNT) on the tip apex of a conventional cantilever. Conventional cantilevers for use with the present invention include, but are not limited to, near field scanning optical microscope probe cantilevers and hollow cantilevers as are known in the art.
- Country/Region
- USA
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