• Title/Summary/Keyword: Nanofabrication

Search Result 98, Processing Time 0.026 seconds

Self-assembly of Si-containing block copolymers for next-generation nanofabrication

  • Jeong, Yeon-Sik
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
    • /
    • 2011.02a
    • /
    • pp.22-23
    • /
    • 2011

  • As device dimensions shrink, it is increasingly important to develop fabrication methods that can create sub-15 nm features of regular or arbitrary geometry in a rapid, parallel, and efficient process. This talk will discuss approaches based on self-assembling hybrid polymers containing Si. The thin films of those materials systems can generate well-ordered periodic arrays of dots or lines. For achieving, long-range ordering, it is helpful to use lithographically-defined templates, which are in general much larger than the length-scale of self-assembled nanostructures. For example, the self-assembly of polymer nanostructures can easily be templated using an array of nanoscale topographical elements that act as guiding templates or surrogates for one of two microdomains. The solvent-vapor-induced tunability of pattern dimension and morphology will be discussed as well. Those material systems can excellently serve for high-precision self-assembly that can provide good resolution, reliability, and controllability and be considered as an option for a future nanomanufacturing technology.

  • PDF

A New Trend of In-situ Electron Microscopy with Ion and Electron Beam Nano-Fabrication

  • Furuya, Kazuo;Tanaka, Miyoko
    • Applied Microscopy
    • /
    • v.36 no.spc1
    • /
    • pp.25-33
    • /
    • 2006

  • Nanofabrication with finely focused ion and electron beams is reviewed, and position and size controlled fabrication of nano-metals and -semiconductors is demonstrated. A focused ion beam (FIB) interface attached to a column of 200keV transmission electron microscope (TEM) was developed. Parallel lines and dots arrays were patterned on GaAs, Si and $SiO_2$ substrates with a 25keV $Ga^+-FIB$ of 200nm beam diameter at room temperature. FIB nanofabrication to semiconductor specimens caused amorphization and Ga injection. For the electron beam induced chemical vapor deposition (EBI-CVD), we have discovered that nano-metal dots are formed depending upon the beam diameter and the exposure time when decomposable gases such as $W(CO)_6$ were introduced at the beam irradiated areas. The diameter of the dots was reduced to less than 2.0nm with the UHV-FE-TEM, while those were limited to about 15nm in diameter with the FE-SEM. Self-standing 3D nanostructures were also successfully fabricated.

  • PDF KSCI

Practical Surface Sculpting Method for the Fabrication of Predefined Curved Structures using Focused Ion Beam

  • Kim, Heung-Bae
    • Applied Science and Convergence Technology
    • /
    • v.25 no.5
    • /
    • pp.92-97
    • /
    • 2016

  • Surface erosion using focused ion beam irradiation is the most promising technology for the realization of micro/nanofabrication. However, accurate fabrication of predefined structures is still challenging. This article introduces a single step surface driving method to fabricated predefined curved structures. The previously reported multi step surface driving method (MSDM) has been modified so that a single ion dose profile can be used instead of multiple ion dose profiles. Experimental realization of the method is presented with the fabrication of predefined curved surfaces as well as reference to surface propagation theory. For the purpose of verification, simulations are performed on the basis of a sound mathematical model.

  • https://doi.org/10.5757/ASCT.2016.25.5.92 인용 PDF KSCI

Skin-interfaced Wearable Biosensors: A Mini-Review

  • Kim, Taehwan;Park, Inkyu
    • Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
    • /
    • v.31 no.2
    • /
    • pp.71-78
    • /
    • 2022

  • Wearable devices have the potential to revolutionize future medical diagnostics and personal healthcare. The integration of biosensors into scalable form factors allow continuous and noninvasive monitoring of key biomarkers and various physiological indicators. However, conventional wearable devices have critical limitations owing to their rigid and obtrusive interfaces. Recent developments in functional biocompatible materials, micro/nanofabrication methods, multimodal sensor mechanisms, and device integration technologies have provided the foundation for novel skin-interfaced bioelectronics for advanced and user-friendly wearable devices. Nonetheless, it is a great challenge to satisfy a wide range of design parameters in fabricating an authentic skin-interfaced device while maintaining its edge over conventional devices. This review highlights recent advances in skin-compatible materials, biosensor performance, and energy-harvesting methods that shed light on the future of wearable devices for digital health and personalized medicine.

  • https://doi.org/10.46670/JSST.2022.31.2.71 인용 PDF KSCI

Fluctuation in Plasma Nanofabrication

  • Shiratani, Masaharu
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
    • /
    • 2016.02a
    • /
    • pp.96-96
    • /
    • 2016

  • Nanotechnology mostly employs nano-materials and nano-structures with distinctive properties based on their size, structure, and composition. It is quite difficult to produce nano-materials and nano-structures with identical sizes, structures, and compositions in large quantities, because of spatiotemporal fluctuation of production processes. In other words, fluctuation is the bottleneck in nanotechnology. We propose three strategies to suppress such fluctuations: employing 1) difference between linear and nonlinear phenomena, 2) difference in time constants, and 3) nucleation as a bottleneck phenomenon. We are also developing nano- and micro-scale guided assembly using plasmas as a plasma nanofabrication.1-5) We manipulate nano- and micro-objects using electrostatic, electromagnetic, ion drag, neutral drag, and optical forces. The accuracy of positioning the objects depends on fluctuation of position and energy of an object in plasmas. Here we evaluate such fluctuations and discuss the mechanism behind them. We conducted in-situ evaluation of local plasma potential fluctuation using tracking analysis of fine particles (=objects) in plasmas. Experiments were carried out with a radio frequency low-pressure plasma reactor, where we set two quartz windows at the top and bottom of the reactor. Ar plasmas were generated at 200 Pa by applying 13.56MHz, 450V peak-to-peak voltage. The injected fine particles were monodisperse methyl methacrylate-polymer spheres of $10{\mu}m$ in diameter. Fine particles were injected into the reactor and were suspended around the plasma/sheath boundary near the powered electrode. We observed binary collision of fine particles with a high-speed camera. The frame rate was 1000-10000 fps. Time evolution of their distance from the center of mass was measured by tracking analysis of the two particles. Kinetic energy during the collision was obtained from the result. Potential energy formed between the two particles was deduced by assuming the potential energy plus the kinetic energy is constant. The interaction potential is fluctuated during the collision. Maximum amplitude of the fluctuation is 25eV, and the average is 8eV. The fluctuation can be caused by neutral molecule collisions, ion collisions, and fluctuation of electrostatic force. Among theses possible causes, fluctuation of electrostatic force may be main one, because the fine particle has a large negative charge of -17000e and the corresponding electrostatic force is large compared to other forces.

  • PDF