ISSN:
1432-0630
Keywords:
PACS: 61.48.+c; 07.79.Lh; 61.16.Ch; 62.20.Dc; 81.05.Tp
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract. Recent developments in the application of scanning force microscopy in nanotube science are reviewed. The non-destructive character of this technique allows the structural characterisation of (chemically modified) single- and multi-wall nanotubes deposited on substrates for further investigations such as electrical transport measurements. Furthermore, SFM is now an established tool for manipulation of nanotubes, which allows position control and determination of elastic constants such as the Young’s modulus. Finally it is shown that very sharp and stable probes for scanning force microscopy can be made from nanotubes due to their excellent stability and aspect ratio.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003390051000
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