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Title: High-Fidelity 3D-Nanoprinting via Focused Electron Beams: Growth Fundamentals

Journal Article · · ACS Applied Nano Materials

While 3D-printing is currently experiencing significant growth and having a significant impact on science and technology, the expansion into the nanoworld is still a highly challenging task. Among the increasing number of approaches, focused electron-beam-induced deposition (FEBID) was recently demonstrated to be a viable candidate toward a generic direct-write fabrication technology with spatial nanometer accuracy for complex shaped 3D-nanoarchitectures. In this comprehensive study, we explore the parameter space for 3D-FEBID and investigate the implications of individual and interdependent parameters on freestanding nanosegments, which act as a fundamental building block for complex 3D-structures. In particular, the study provides new basic insights such as precursor transport limitations and angle dependent growth rates, both essential for high-fidelity fabrication. In conclusion, complemented by practical aspects, we provide both basic insights in 3D-growth dynamics and technical guidance for specific process adaption to enable predictable and reliable direct-write synthesis of freestanding 3D-nanoarchitectures.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1439951
Journal Information:
ACS Applied Nano Materials, Vol. 1, Issue 3; ISSN 2574-0970
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 48 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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