Fabrication of Single‐Nanocrystal Arrays. Issue 18 (1st October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Heyou; Kinnear, Calum; Mulvaney, Paul
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials. Volume 32:Issue 18(2020)
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• Publication Date: 2019-10-01
• Subjects: arbitrary nanounit fabrication -- direct assembly -- electrophoresis -- nanocrystals -- nanofabrication; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adma.201904551
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0935-9648

Abstract

Abstract: To realize the full potential of nanocrystals in nanotechnology, it is necessary to integrate single nanocrystals into addressable structures; for example, arrays and periodic lattices. The current methods for achieving this are reviewed. It is shown that a combination of top‐down lithography techniques with directed assembly offers a platform for attaining this goal. The most promising of these directed assembly methods are reviewed: capillary force assembly, electrostatic assembly, optical printing, DNA‐based assembly, and electrophoretic deposition. The last of these appears to offer a generic approach to fabrication of single‐nanocrystal arrays. Abstract : An overview of the direct assembly methods used to fabricate single nanocrystal arrays is provided. The five principal methods used and the advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed. Potential future developments in the field are also presented.