Additive nanoscale embedding of functional nanoparticles on silicon surface

Nanoscale. 2010 Oct;2(10):2069-72. doi: 10.1039/c0nr00315h. Epub 2010 Aug 9.

Abstract

We present a novel additive process, which allows the spatially controlled integration of nanoparticles (NPs) inside silicon surfaces. The NPs are placed between a conductive stamp and a silicon surface; by applying a bias voltage a SiO(2) layer grows underneath the stamp protrusions, thus embedding the particles. We report the successful nanoembedding of CoFe(2)O(4) nanoparticles patterned in lines, grids and logic structures.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Cobalt / chemistry
  • Electric Conductivity
  • Electronics
  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry
  • Materials Testing
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force / methods
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / chemistry
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Silicon / chemistry*
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*

Substances

  • Ferric Compounds
  • ferric oxide
  • Cobalt
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Silicon