2012
DOI: 10.1186/1556-276x-7-176
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Preparation and characterization of ZnO microcantilever for nanoactuation

Abstract: Zinc oxide [ZnO] thin films are deposited using a radiofrequency magnetron sputtering method under room temperature. Its crystalline quality, surface morphology, and composition purity are characterized by X-ray diffraction [XRD], atomic force microscopy [AFM], field-emission scanning electron microscopy [FE-SEM], and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy [EDS]. XRD pattern of the ZnO thin film shows that it has a high c-axis-preferring orientation, which is confirmed by a FE-SEM cross-sectional image of the fi… Show more

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“…The other characterizations of the ZnO film can be found in our published literatures. 20,21 For an energy harvester, its resonant frequency is a very important parameter. So, the natural frequency of the ZnO energy harvester is first evaluated by simulation.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The other characterizations of the ZnO film can be found in our published literatures. 20,21 For an energy harvester, its resonant frequency is a very important parameter. So, the natural frequency of the ZnO energy harvester is first evaluated by simulation.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The optimized process parameters for preparation of the ZnO thin film are listed in Table 3. Characterization results of sputtered ZnO thin films were reported in our previous studies [29]. Following ZnO sputtering, another 100 nm of Au/Cr is deposited for the top electrode (Fig.…”
Section: Fabricationmentioning
confidence: 90%
“…ZnO is a widely used piezoelectric material for MEMS technology due to its properties like ease of deposition, low deposition temperature, compatibility with micro fabrication technology [3], good piezoelectric performance and excellent bonding with a variety of substrates [4]. The present work illustrates a simple technique to modify an AFM cantilever by integrating a highly sensitive piezoelectric ZnO thin film for tapping mode applications.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 98%