Lithographic techniques for and electrical transport in single-walled carbon nanotubes

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dc.contributor.advisorRimberg, Alexander J.
dc.creatorCox, Michael Ellis
dc.date.accessioned2009-06-04T08:32:13Z
dc.date.available2009-06-04T08:32:13Z
dc.date.issued2000
dc.description.abstractA technique for positioning single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) at a specific location on a substrate has been developed. Self-assembled monolayers were used in conjunction with electron-beam lithography to produce patterned regions of --NH2 terminated organosilanes. SWNTs adhere to the --NH2 terminated patterns, allowing these positioned tubes to be electrically contacted with macroscopic gold leads. I-V Characteristics were measured for both annealed and nonannealed SWNTs contacted in this fashion. The lithographic technique works extremely well with nonannealed nanotubes; however, such tubes exhibit highly insulating electrical characteristics. Conversely SWNTs annealed at 1100°C for 30 minutes have electrical characteristics in agreement with predictions, but are not attracted to the --NH 2 terminated patterns.
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dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS PHYS. 2000 COX
dc.identifier.citationCox, Michael Ellis. "Lithographic techniques for and electrical transport in single-walled carbon nanotubes." (2000) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/17331">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/17331</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/17331
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectCondensed matter physics
dc.titleLithographic techniques for and electrical transport in single-walled carbon nanotubes
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentPhysics
thesis.degree.disciplineNatural Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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