Shadow-Mask Evaporation through Monolayer-Modified Nanostencils

Gradual clogging of the apertures of nanostencils used as miniature shadow masks in metal evaporations can be reduced by coating the stencil with self-assembled monolayers (SAM). This is quantified by the dimensions (height and volume) of gold features obtained by nanostencil evaporation as measured...

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Published in:Nano letters 2002-12, Vol.2 (12), p.1339-1343
Main Authors: Kölbel, Marius, Tjerkstra, R. Willem, Brugger, Jürgen, van Rijn, Cees J. M, Nijdam, Wietze, Huskens, Jurriaan, Reinhoudt, David N
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Language:English
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Summary:Gradual clogging of the apertures of nanostencils used as miniature shadow masks in metal evaporations can be reduced by coating the stencil with self-assembled monolayers (SAM). This is quantified by the dimensions (height and volume) of gold features obtained by nanostencil evaporation as measured by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). An increase in material deposition through the apertures by more than 100% can be achieved with SAM-coated stencils, which increases their lifetime.
ISSN:1530-6984
1530-6992
DOI:10.1021/nl025784o