Device for electrical characterization of molecules using CNT-nanoparticle-molecule-nanoparticle-CNT structure

摘要

A method of forming an electrode is disclosed. A carbon nanotube is deposited on a substrate. A section of the carbon nanotube is removed to form at least one exposed end defining a first gap. A metal is deposited at the at least one exposed end to form the electrode that defines a second gap.

主权项

1. A method of forming electrodes, comprising:
depositing a carbon nanotube on a substrate; removing a section of the carbon nanotube to form a first carbon nanotube segment having a first exposed end and a second carbon nanotube segment having a second exposed end, wherein the exposed end of the first carbon nanotube segment and the exposed end of the second carbon nanotube segment define a first gap; and depositing a metal at the exposed end of the first carbon nanotube segment to form a first electrode and at the exposed end of the second carbon nanotube to form a second electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode define a second gap.