Growth of Pd-Filled Carbon Nanotubes on the Tip of Scanning Probe Microscopy
Joint Authors
Tanaka, Kei
Yoshimura, Masamichi
Chiu, Chien-Chao
Ueda, Kazuyuki
Sakamoto, Tomokazu
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-05-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Abstract EN
We have synthesized Pd-filled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) oriented perpendicular to Si substrates using a microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MPECVD) for the application of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) tip.
Prior to the CVD growth, Al thin film (10 nm) was coated on the substrate as a buffer layer followed by depositing a 5∼40 nm-thick Pd film as a catalyst.
The diameter and areal density of CNTs grown depend largely on the initial Pd thickness.
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images clearly show that Pd is successfully encapsulated into the CNTs, probably leading to higher conductivity.
Using optimum growth conditions, Pd-filled CNTs are successfully grown on the apex of the conventional SPM cantilever.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sakamoto, Tomokazu& Chiu, Chien-Chao& Tanaka, Kei& Yoshimura, Masamichi& Ueda, Kazuyuki. 2009. Growth of Pd-Filled Carbon Nanotubes on the Tip of Scanning Probe Microscopy. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sakamoto, Tomokazu…[et al.]. Growth of Pd-Filled Carbon Nanotubes on the Tip of Scanning Probe Microscopy. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sakamoto, Tomokazu& Chiu, Chien-Chao& Tanaka, Kei& Yoshimura, Masamichi& Ueda, Kazuyuki. Growth of Pd-Filled Carbon Nanotubes on the Tip of Scanning Probe Microscopy. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503293