Physics – Condensed Matter – Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Scientific paper
2008-06-10
Nature Nanotechnology 3, 397-401, (2008)
Physics
Condensed Matter
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
8 pages text, 5 figures, Nature Nanotechnology, in press
Scientific paper
10.1038/nnano.2008.149
The practical realization of nano-scale electronics faces two major challenges: the precise engineering of the building blocks and their assembly into functional circuits. In spite of the exceptional electronic properties of carbon nanotubes only basic demonstration-devices have been realized by time-consuming processes. This is mainly due to the lack of selective growth and reliable assembly processes for nanotubes. However, graphene offers an attractive alternative. Here we report the patterning of graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) and bent junctions with nanometer precision, well-defined widths and predetermined crystallographic orientations allowing us to fully engineer their electronic structure using scanning tunneling microscope (STM) lithography. The atomic structure and electronic properties of the ribbons have been investigated by STM and tunneling spectroscopy measurements. Opening of confinement gaps up to 0.5 eV, allowing room temperature operation of GNR-based devices, is reported. This method avoids the difficulties of assembling nano-scale components and allows the realization of complete integrated circuits, operating as room temperature ballistic electronic devices.
Biro Laszlo P.
Dobrik Gergely
Lambin Philippe
Tapaszto Levente
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