A method for the fabrication of sculptured thin films of periodic arrays of standing nanorods

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2006 Dec;6(12):3799-802. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2006.616.

Abstract

A simple method for the fabrication of sculptured thin films (STFs) of periodic arrays of high-aspect-ratio (20:1) standing nanorods on silicon substrates is described. It is based on oblique evaporation onto periodically arranged arrays of "mini-rod" topography using a rotating sample stage. Recently, it has been shown that these nanostructures can be prepared on relatively large areas and at low cost, making the method suitable for technological applications.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Crystallization / methods*
  • Macromolecular Substances / chemistry
  • Materials Testing
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Nanotubes / chemistry*
  • Nanotubes / ultrastructure*
  • Particle Size
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Macromolecular Substances
  • Membranes, Artificial