Carbon Nanotube-microstructure as Novel Material to Fix Specimen for SEM Surface Observation or Surface Analysis

Abstract

In recent years, the function of materials has been improved by refinement and the surface modification, therefore an analysis of the surface morphology and the ingredient distribution is required. We have developed a fixing material made of carbon nanotube (CNT) microstructure inspired by gecko adhesive system, which inhibits contamination and charging. We found that observation of morphology of the outermost surface and an ingredient analysis became more accurate using the CNT microstructure.