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What principle does dip-pen nanolithography primarily utilize to deliver molecules onto a surface?
What principle does dip-pen nanolithography primarily utilize to deliver molecules onto a surface?
- Magnetic attraction
- Gravitational pull
- Capillary forces (correct)
- Electrostatic force
Which of the following best describes how dip-pen nanolithography (DPN) forms patterns on a surface?
Which of the following best describes how dip-pen nanolithography (DPN) forms patterns on a surface?
- Through chemical reactions that occur in the air
- By using light to etch the surface
- By using heat to melt the substrate
- Via movement of the AFM tip delivering molecular ink (correct)
In dip-pen nanolithography, what is the role of the reservoir of molecular ink?
In dip-pen nanolithography, what is the role of the reservoir of molecular ink?
- To eliminate the need for surface tension
- To enhance the electrical conductivity of the tip
- To provide a constant supply of molecules (correct)
- To cool the AFM tip during operation
What are the 'raised' parts of the image in DPN formed from?
What are the 'raised' parts of the image in DPN formed from?
What can be created using dip-pen nanolithography besides simple patterns?
What can be created using dip-pen nanolithography besides simple patterns?
Flashcards
Dip-Pen Nanolithography (DPN)
Dip-Pen Nanolithography (DPN)
A technique using an atomic force microscope (AFM) tip to 'write' patterns on a surface by depositing self-assembling molecules (SAMs).
Self-Assembling Monolayers (SAMs)
Self-Assembling Monolayers (SAMs)
A thin layer of molecules that self-assemble on a surface, forming a ordered structure.
Meniscus
Meniscus
The curved surface of a liquid at its edge, created by surface tension.
Capillary Force
Capillary Force
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Molecular 'Ink'
Molecular 'Ink'
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Study Notes
Dip-Pen Nanolithography (DPN)
- Dip-pen nanolithography (DPN) is a scanning probe technique that uses surface tension and self-assembling monolayers (SAMs) for selective patterning on a surface.
- DPN employs the meniscus of water between an atomic force microscopy (AFM) tip and the surface to deliver self-assembling molecules using capillary forces.
- A reservoir of the molecular "ink" provides a continuous supply as the tip moves.
- The tip's controlled movement allows for creating patterns using the scanner.
- Patterning is visible only where the AFM tip has been moved, creating raised areas on the surface.
- The method can be adapted for creating complex structures, such as sensors.
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This quiz covers the principles and techniques of dip-pen nanolithography (DPN), a revolutionary method for surface patterning. Explore how DPN utilizes surface tension, self-assembling monolayers, and atomic force microscopy tips to create complex patterns and structures. Test your understanding of its applications and mechanisms!
