Assembly and evaluation of MWCNTs probe thermal sensor by nanorobotic manipulation

Zhan Yang*, Masahiro Nakajima, Yajing Shen, Toshio Fukuda

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Abstract

This paper reports a thermal sensor assembled by two multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) inside a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) which constructed a probe tip in order to detect the local environment of single cell. An atomic force microscope (AFM) cantilever was used for substrate which is composed by Si3N4, and double side was covered by gold layer. Two MWCNTs were assembled to both side of AFM cantilever individually by employing a nanorobotic manipulation. Then another AFM cantilever was used as an end effector to manipulate the MWCNTs to touch, and used electron beam induced deposition (EBID) to bonding the two MWCNTs. The MWCNTs probe thermal sensor was evaluation inside a thermostated container for 30°C to 60°C. The experimental results show the positive characteristics of the temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR). We hope this result will be used rapidly in future.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 12th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology, NANO 2012
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 12th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology, NANO 2012 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Duration: 20 Aug 201223 Aug 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology
ISSN (Print)1944-9399
ISSN (Electronic)1944-9380

Conference

Conference2012 12th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology, NANO 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBirmingham
Period20/08/1223/08/12

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