We report the design, fabrication, and proof-of-concept characterization of an X-ray
generator for improved X-ray absorption imaging that uses a nanostructured field emission …

Dislocation networks are one of the most principle sources deteriorating the performances of
devices based on lattice-mismatched heteroepitaxial systems. We demonstrate here a …

Thermal oxidation at low temperatures (below 1050° C) is widely used in the
microfabrication of sharp silicon tips. However, the influences of the oxidation temperature …

Sharp tips are essential for high-resolution atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging and high-
performance electron emitters in vacuum microelectronic devices. Thermal oxidation at high …

This work reports a batch fabrication process for silicon nanometer tip based on isotropic
inductively coupled plasma (ICP) etching technology. The silicon tips with nanometer apex …

Both the surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and coherent anti‐Stokes Raman
spectroscopy (CARS) are widely used methods in the bio‐sensing field for improving the …

Nanocone arrays are widely employed for applications such as antireflection structures and
field emission devices. Silicon nanocones are typically obtained by an etching process, but …

We have investigated the properties of black Si field emitter arrays under strong electric
fields and laser illumination. A low onset field of 1.8 MV/m for an emission current of 1 nA …

Manipulation of biomolecules in aqueous solution has been a critical issue for the
development of many biosensing techniques and biomedical devices. Electrostatic force is …

This paper presents a versatile and scalable method for generating sub 20 nm nanogaps
based on standard I-line lithography. The nanogaps are self-aligned to lithographically …