Fabrication of a one-dimensional array of nanopores horizontally aligned on a Si substrate

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2005 Oct;5(10):1745-8. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2005.157.

Abstract

A one-dimensional array of nanopores horizontally aligned on a silicon substrate was successfully fabricated by anodic aluminum oxidation (AAO) using a modified two-step procedure. SEM pictures show clear nanostructures of well-aligned one-dimensional nanopore arrays without cracks at the interfaces of the sandwiched structures. The processes are compatible with the planar silicon integrated circuit processing technology, promising for applications in nanoelectronics. The formation mechanism of a single nanopore array on Si substrates was also discussed.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum Oxide / analysis
  • Aluminum Oxide / chemistry*
  • Anisotropy
  • Crystallization / methods*
  • Electroplating / methods*
  • Materials Testing
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Nanostructures / analysis
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure*
  • Nanotechnology / methods
  • Particle Size
  • Porosity
  • Silicon / analysis
  • Silicon / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Aluminum Oxide
  • Silicon