Micromechanical inking and printing of nano-objects using a nanoindenter and electromechanical testing of nanomaterial films

Abstract

As research changes focus from traditional silicon based electronic devices towards new materials with exotic capabilities such as carbon nanotubes, nanowires and graphene, the ability to create, pick up and place devices and materials becomes all the more vital. A recently developed and effective method of doing so is to use an elastomeric stamp to pick and place objects. This method is inexpensive and requires no additional chemical processes making it a very attractive option for industry to assemble materials that have otherwise unknown or incompatible processing requirements.