基于硅尖的垂直取向碳纳米管制备研究

Research on preparation of vertically oriented carbon nanotubes based on silicon tips

  • 摘要: 本研究针对原子力显微镜(atomic force microscope, AFM)探针的应用需求,提出了一种基于硅尖的垂直取向碳纳米管(carbon nanotubes, CNTs)制备方法。首先,通过优化掩膜设计和KOH湿法腐蚀工艺,制备了高度约为6 μm的硅尖阵列。其次,采用压印式催化剂定位投放技术,在硅尖顶端实现了铁蛋白分子的选择性附着。最后,通过热化学气相沉积(chemical vapor deposition, CVD)法,在优化的工艺参数下,成功在硅尖上生长出直径约为15-20 nm、垂直取向的单根碳纳米管。扫描电子显微镜(scanning electron microscopy, SEM)和透射电子显微镜(transmission electron microscopy, TEM)表征结果显示,碳纳米管结构均匀且结晶度良好;拉曼光谱分析进一步证实其具有高度石墨化特性。本研究为高性能AFM探针的制备提供了可行的技术方案,具有重要的应用价值。

     

    Abstract: This study introduces a method for preparing vertically oriented CNTs on silicon tips, aimed at meeting the application requirements of AFM probes. Initially, a silicon tip array with a height of approximately 6 μm was fabricated through optimized mask design and KOH wet etching. Subsequently, a stamping technique was utilized to selectively deposit ferritin molecules as catalysts on the apex of the silicon tips. Finally, thermal CVD with optimized parameters was employed to successfully grow single vertically aligned CNTs, with a diameter ranging from 15 to 20 nm, on the silicon tips. Characterization via SEM and TEM confirmed the uniform structure and high crystallinity of the CNTs. Additionally, Raman spectroscopy further verified their high degree of graphitization. This study offers a practical technical solution for the fabrication of high-performance AFM probes, demonstrating substantial application potential.

     

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