February 4th, 2010
A Nano View
Abstract:
Light microscopes of the past would only allow researchers to see particles as small as 500 nm; atomic force microscopes (AFMs) and scanning electron microscopes (SEMs)—with the help of nanotechnology probes and software—can see and create structures as small as 1 nm. These new innovations are pushing the technology edge in a wide variety of fields including life science, material science, semiconductors, and bioscience.
The dip pen nanolithography (DPN) product from NanoInk, Skokie, Ill., is just one example. DPN "is a research oriented product that has an integrated atomic force microscope in it," according to Tom Levesque, vice president of the Nanofabrication Division, NanoInk. The product allows researchers to make small structures in the 15 nm range out of a variety of materials for semiconductor and life science applications. These materials are transferred from a very sharp AFM tip to a surface. NanoInk uses the engine from the AFM to create a framework to transfer materials and write these nano-sized structures. The DPN technology is especially important to NanoInk's NanoBio and Nano Stem Cell divisions.
Source:
rdmag.com
Bookmark:
| Related News Press |
News and information
Decoding hydrogen‑bond network of electrolyte for cryogenic durable aqueous zinc‑ion batteries January 30th, 2026
COF scaffold membrane with gate‑lane nanostructure for efficient Li+/Mg2+ separation January 30th, 2026
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings/Nanosheets
Tiny nanosheets, big leap: A new sensor detects ethanol at ultra-low levels January 30th, 2026
Enhancing power factor of p- and n-type single-walled carbon nanotubes April 25th, 2025
Chainmail-like material could be the future of armor: First 2D mechanically interlocked polymer exhibits exceptional flexibility and strength January 17th, 2025
Innovative biomimetic superhydrophobic coating combines repair and buffering properties for superior anti-erosion December 13th, 2024
Tools
Metasurfaces smooth light to boost magnetic sensing precision January 30th, 2026
From sensors to smart systems: the rise of AI-driven photonic noses January 30th, 2026
Japan launches fully domestically produced quantum computer: Expo visitors to experience quantum computing firsthand August 8th, 2025
 |
||
 |
||
| The latest news from around the world, FREE | ||
 |
||
|
|
||
| Premium Products | ||
 |
||
|
Only the news you want to read!
Learn More |
||
 |
||
|
Full-service, expert consulting
Learn More |
||
|
|
||