Multi-scale cantilever structures having nano sized holes and method of preparing the same
AssigneesPostech Foundation, Postech Academy-Industry Foundation
InventorsJung Hyun Lee, Pyung Soo Lee, Kun Hong Lee, Nayoung Shin
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Abstract
Provided are a multi-scale cantilever structure having nano-sized holes prepared by anodic oxidation and a method of preparing the same. The multi-scale cantilever structure is prepared using anodic oxidation and electro-polishing so that a manufacturing process is simple and a manufacturing cost is inexpensive. In addition, the multi-scale cantilever structure has a porous structure having a plurality of nano-sized holes inside thereof, and thus a surface area of the cantilever structure can be maximized. Therefore, when the cantilever structure is used in a sensor, the sensor can have improved sensitivity and selectivity.
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A method of preparing a multi-scale cantilever structure, comprising:
- forming an alumina layer having a plurality of nano-sized holes by anodic oxidizing an aluminum substrate;
- forming a first structure by sequentially depositing a metal thin film layer and a photoresist layer on the alumina layer;
- forming a photoresist layer pattern having a convex cross section by arranging a mask having a pattern of a convex cross section on the first structure and then exposing the photoresist layer to light and developing the photoresist layer;
- forming a metal thin film layer pattern having a convex cross section by wet etching the metal thin film layer using the photoresist layer pattern as a mask and a metal etching solution to remove the metal thin film layer on a region that is not covered by the pattern;
- forming a second structure having a convex cross section by wet etching the alumina layer using the metal thin film layer pattern as a mask and an alumina etching solution to remove the alumina layer that is not covered by the metal thin film layer pattern;
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- forming a cantilever separated from a surface of the first region of the aluminum substrate by electro-polishing the aluminum substrate to remove, by a surface reaction, a top portion of the aluminum substrate in the first region which is not covered by the second structure.
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