Abstract
We report on the formation of nanostructures based on rigid rodlike polymers with σ-conjugated (polysilane) and π-conjugated (poly(p-phenyleneethynylene)) electronic structures. Different types of nanostructures are formed depending on the sample preparation technique, and they are clearly visualized by atomic force microscopy (AFM). The nanostructures comprise stretched single molecular structures, nanobundle networks, and needles, all of which are induced by the intrinsic rigid nature of the polymers. We also show our attempts to manipulate these nanostructures using an AFM cantilever tip.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 4521-4524 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers and Short Notes and Review Papers |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 7 B |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 Jul 1 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Atomic force microscopy
- Conducting polymer
- Manipulation
- Nanostructure
- Rigid polymer
- Single molecule
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
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Furukawa, K., Nakashima, H., Ajito, K., Kashimura, Y., Wenping, H. U., & Torimitsu, K. (2004). Observation and manipulation of nanostructures formed by rigid rodlike polymers. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers and Short Notes and Review Papers, 43(7 B), 4521-4524. https://doi.org/10.1143/JJAP.43.4521