Abstract
We report on a reversible polymerization of ambient carbonaceous deposits on the surface of gold microstrips by means of a voltage-biased atomic force microscope tip in air. This approach is found capable of controlled writing, erasing, and rewriting of carbon-rich deposits with sizes in nanometer regime. Physical mechanism for this reversible patterning is proposed to be the current-induced electrochemical process. In addition, we introduce a novel nanomachining technique based on an electric field enhanced cutting process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4340-4343 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers and Short Notes and Review Papers |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 6 B |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2001 |
Keywords
- Atomic force microscopy
- Carbon
- Electrochemistry
- Gold microstrip
- Polymerization