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Title: 3D nanoprinting via focused electron beams

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5092372· OSTI ID:1543209

Additive manufacturing of three-dimensional objects on the nanoscale is a very relevant topic but still a highly challenging task. Among the pool of nanofabrication techniques, focused electron beam induced deposition (FEBID) has recently developed from a trial-and-error laboratory method to a predictable 3D nanoprinting technology with unique advantages. This perspective article first introduces the basic principles of 3D-FEBID, followed by an overview of historical developments with a particular emphasis on the last three years. In this work, we examine different aspects of 3D nanoprinting such as the instrumental setup, fundamental growth mechanisms, simulations, computer aided design software solutions, material properties, and application studies. For each aspect, the individual challenges and limitations are reported on. Additionally, we share our outlook about possible solutions and studies currently under investigation. As a perspective, we also address the most urgent milestones of the future and speculate on applications ranging from optics to mechanics, magnetics, and electronics, all of them benefiting from the recently improved 3D FEBID synthesis technique.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Scientific User Facilities Division; National Science Foundation (NSF); Austrian Cooperative Research (ACR); Christian Doppler Research Association (CDL-DEFINE)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1543209
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 125, Issue 21; ISSN 0021-8979
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 72 works
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