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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is a powerful surface analysis technique.
  • Existing AFM probes often lack integrated multi-functionality.
  • Magnetic Force Microscopy (MFM) and Conductive AFM (CAFM) are key advanced AFM modes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a new class of dual-functional probes integrating magnetic and conductive properties.
  • To demonstrate the fabrication and characterization of these novel MC-Probes.
  • To showcase their utility in correlative AFM measurements.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 3D nanoprinting via Focused Electron Beam Induced Deposition (FEBID).
  • Employed a Co3Fe precursor for intrinsic magnetic and conductive properties.
  • Characterized probe geometry, electrical resistivity, tip resistance, and mechanical durability.

Main Results:

  • Fabricated coating-free MC-Probes with sub-10 nm apex radii and robust pillars.
  • Achieved electrical resistivity ≈ 2 × 10^3 µΩ·cm and tip resistances of 1-10 kΩ.
  • Demonstrated successful CAFM and MFM measurements on test structures.

Conclusions:

  • MC-Probes offer integrated magnetic and conductive capabilities in a single monolithic structure.
  • The probes exhibit comparable performance to commercial conductive probes with excellent mechanical stability.
  • Established a foundation for future single-cantilever dual-mode AFM operation and streamlined correlative analyses.