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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Surface Science

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  • Direct nanoprinting and maskless fabrication of nanostructures rely on precursor material selection.
  • Understanding precursor decomposition and deposit composition is crucial for controlling nanostructure properties.
  • Focused-ion-beam-induced deposition (FIBID), focused-electron-beam-induced deposition (FEBID), and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) are key fabrication techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare the material composition and microstructure of inorganic deposits derived from the (H3Si)2Fe(CO)4 precursor using FIBID, FEBID, and CVD.
  • To analyze the elemental ratios and metal/metalloid content in deposits produced by different fabrication methods.
  • To explore the thermal effects during precursor fragmentation in direct-writing processes and demonstrate 3D FEBID writing.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of nanostructures using focused-ion-beam-induced deposition (FIBID) with Ga+ ions, focused-electron-beam-induced deposition (FEBID), and chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
  • Analysis of deposit composition and microstructure using elemental analysis (at. %) and ratio determination (Fe:Si).
  • In situ investigation of thermal effects during precursor fragmentation.

Main Results:

  • Focused-ion-beam-induced deposition (FIBID) yielded deposits with up to 90 at. % metal/metalloid content, while chemical vapor deposition (CVD) films exceeded 90 at. %. Focused-electron-beam-induced deposition (FEBID) resulted in material with less than 45 at. % metal/metalloid.
  • The Fe:Si ratio was well-retained in FEBID and CVD, but FIBID using Ga+ ions led to significant silicon loss (>50%).
  • An in situ method for studying thermal effects was presented, and the precursor's suitability for nanoscale 3D FEBID writing was confirmed.

Conclusions:

  • The choice of fabrication technique significantly impacts the composition and microstructure of nanostructures derived from the (H3Si)2Fe(CO)4 precursor.
  • For binary materials via FIBID, precursors with enhanced non-metal bonding are recommended to mitigate elemental loss.
  • The precursor is suitable for advanced applications like 3D nanoprinting using FEBID.