Jul. 25, 2011

SFM Tips from the Microwave - Fast Microwave-assisted Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes

Microwave supported synthesis has developed into a widely used tool in chemistry. We report on an approach that utilizes the different absorption capabilities of different materials for microwaves for the synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNT) on different substrates. The growth mechanism and the applicability of the CNT growth for functional and structured surfaces, as well as for the fabrication of CNT functionalized SFM tips are summerized. moreMar. 09, 2010

High-aspect Ratio AFM Probe

Carbon Design Innovations announced the availability of a new atomic force microscope (AFM) probe for high-aspect ratio life science imaging. The Carbon Core BioProbe (CCB) offers AFM scientists a new level of performance and opens new avenues for research. The company has patented processes for the deterministic manufacture of carbon nanotube (CNT) devices. Based on these processes, the company is able to produce CNT AFM probes that are perfectly straight and precisely aligned, allowing them to be set at desired angles to the imaging surface. moreNov. 03, 2009

Nanoscience in SEM and TEM

The development of modern technology affects the science of small objects in two ways. On one hand better means for handling, imaging and analysis of miniature objects are provided, which means we can try and understand our world on a much smaller scale. On the other hand further miniaturization in manufacturing necessitates the control of technological processes at a minimum of one order of magnitude below the aspired device size. The need for rapid and efficient nanoanalysis is growing very quickly. The next generation 22 nm node in microelectronics architecture is approaching. more