title: Self-assembled CNT circuits with ohmic contacts using Pd hexadecanethiolate as in situ solder.
abstract: An easy and elegant method of CNT nanocircuit fabrication using a metal organic precursor of Pd, namely, Pd hexadecanethiolate, is presented. This precursor directs the self-assembly of individual CNTs spanning a gap between Au electrodes. This is achieved by first patterning the precursor along the edges of the gap electrodes, as it enables direct patterning by e beam. Further, thermal activation of the precursor at 250 degrees C leads to metallization and the ohmic electrical contact between the CNTs and the electrodes beneath. A resistive fuse action of the soldered CNTs is observed as well.
authors.affiliation: Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit and DST Unit on Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur P O, Bangalore, 560 064, India.
authors.forename: Thiruvelu
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bhuvana
authors.forename: Kyle C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Timothy S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: Giridhar U
authors.initials: GU
authors.lastname: Kulkarni