Nanotechnology

Findings in applied physics express reported from H. Suga and co-researchers

  2009 JUL 6 - (VerticalNews.com) -- "A novel method is presented for manipulation of a single nanoparticle using a carbon nanotube probe in a scanning electron microscope chamber. Nanomanipulation was achieved without dependence on the conductivity of the nanoparticle," researchers in Tsukuba, Japan report.

  "In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of this technique, insulative Fe2O3 and conductive Fe3O4 were arranged on a nanogap junction for measurement of the electrical conductivity. The result clearly showed the difference between the resistance of the two iron oxides," wrote H. Suga and colleagues.

  The researchers concluded: "It is considered that this technique could be a milestone in the measurement of the physical properties of nanomaterials."

  Suga and colleagues published their study in Applied Physics Express (Nanomanipulation of Single Nanoparticle Using a Carbon Nanotube Probe in a Scanning Electron Microscope. Applied Physics Express, 2009;2(5):55004).

  For additional information, contact Y. Naitoh, National Institute Advanced Ind Science & Technology, Nanotechnol Research Institute, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 3058562, Japan.

  Publisher contact information for the journal Applied Physics Express is: Institute Pure Applied Physics, 5F Yushima Bldg, 2-31-22 Yushima, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-0034, Japan.

  Keywords: Applied Physics, Asia, Emerging Technologies, Japan, Nanogaps, Nanomanipulation, Nanomaterial, Nanoparticle, Nanotech, Nanotechnology, Nanotube, Physics, Applied Physics Express.

  This article was prepared by VerticalNews Nanotechnology editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, VerticalNews Nanotechnology via VerticalNews.com.