1. DNA-Templated Nanofabrication of CdS–Au Nanoscale Schottky Contacts and Electrical Characterization
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Pang, Chao, Karlinsey, Benjamin T., Ward, Megan, Harrison, Roger G., Davis, Robert C., and Woolley, Adam T.
- Abstract
DNA-templated nanofabrication presents an innovative approach to creating self-assembled nanoscale metal–semiconductor-based Schottky contacts, which can advance nanoelectronics. Herein, we report the successful fabrication of metal–semiconductor Schottky contacts using a DNA origami scaffold. The scaffold, consisting of DNA strands organized into a specific linear architecture, facilitates the competitive arrangement of Au and CdS nanorods, forming heterojunctions, and addresses previous limitations in low electrical conductance making DNA-templated electronics with semiconductor nanomaterials. Electroless gold plating extends the Au nanorods and makes the necessary electrical contacts. Tungsten electrical connection lines are further created by electron beam-induced deposition. Electrical characterization reveals nonlinear Schottky barrier behavior, with electrical conductance ranging from 0.5 × 10–4to 1.7 × 10–4S. The conductance of these DNA-templated junctions is several million times higher than with our prior Schottky contacts. Our research establishes an innovative self-assembly approach with applicable metal and semiconductor materials for making highly conductive nanoscale Schottky contacts, paving the way for the future development of DNA-based nanoscale electronics.
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- 2024
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