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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Traditional Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) is primarily limited to characterizing 2D surfaces.
  • In situ surface potential (SP) imaging of 3D device surfaces presents a significant challenge.
  • Existing methods lack the capability for comprehensive 3D surface analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a multimode 3D-KPFM technique for advanced surface potential mapping.
  • To enable in situ SP imaging of complex 3D micronano structures.
  • To overcome the limitations of conventional 2D KPFM for 3D device characterization.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a multimode 3D-KPFM system utilizing an orthogonal cantilever probe (OCP).
  • Integration of three working modes: bending (2D horizontal), torsion (vertical sidewall), and vector tracking-based 3D scanning.
  • Customization of the OCP with a nanoscale tip for versatile 3D detection across nanometer to micrometer scales.

Main Results:

  • The proposed 3D-KPFM method achieves SP mapping of 3D micronano structures with high spatial resolution.
  • Simulations show reduced cantilever homogenization effect, enhancing spatial resolution.
  • Experimental verification on gold-silicon interfaces and step gratings confirms accuracy and imaging capabilities.
  • Successful in situ characterization of a microforce sensor with microcomb structures, demonstrating quantitative 3D topography and SP analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The novel multimode 3D-KPFM technique effectively addresses the challenge of in situ SP imaging on 3D device surfaces.
  • The OCP-based approach offers universal applicability for 3D detection from the nanometer to micrometer scale.
  • This technique holds significant potential for the exploration and characterization of 3D micronano devices.