Field-effect transistors assembled from functionalized carbon nanotubes.

Klinke, Christian; Hannon, James B; Afzali, Ali; Avouris, Phaedon · Nano Lett · 2006

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

We have fabricated field-effect transistors from carbon nanotubes using a novel selective placement scheme. We use carbon nanotubes that are covalently bound to molecules containing a hydroxamic acid functionality. The functionalized nanotubes bind strongly to basic metal oxide surfaces, but not to silicon dioxide. Upon annealing, the functionalization is removed, restoring the electronic properties of the nanotubes. The devices thus fabricated show excellent electrical characteristics.

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