title: Electrospray deposition of carbon nanotubes in vacuum.
abstract: Here we report on a novel and effective technique for the deposition of carbon nanotubes onto surfaces in vacuum directly from a liquid suspension. The technique, based on in-vacuum electrospray ionization, has the potential to bridge the gap between high resolution techniques requiring ultra-high vacuum conditions, and non-volatile molecules and nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes. Atomic force microscopy of double-walled nanotubes deposited onto silicon surfaces in vacuum show individual nanotubes and low density bundles.
authors.affiliation: Nanoscience Group, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
authors.forename: James N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: O'Shea
authors.forename: John B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Janine C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Swarbrick
authors.forename: Graziano
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Magnano
authors.forename: Louise C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Mayor
authors.forename: Karina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Schulte