Effect of functionalization on the electrical properties of laser-structured hybrid carbon nanomaterials

Background and Objectives: An urgent task of field emission electronics is to reduce the operating voltage in order to obtain an emission current of a given density. To solve this problem, an emitter with a low work function is needed. Carbon nanomaterials are promising candidates for the role of fi...

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Main Authors: Kuksin, Artem V., Gerasimenko, Aleksander Yur'evich, Shaman, Yury P., Shamanaev, Artemiy A., Sysa, Artem Vladimirovich, Glukhova, Olga Evgen'evna
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Published: Saratov State University 2023-12-01
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author Kuksin, Artem V.
Gerasimenko, Aleksander Yur'evich
Shaman, Yury P.
Shamanaev, Artemiy A.
Sysa, Artem Vladimirovich
Glukhova, Olga Evgen'evna
author_facet Kuksin, Artem V.
Gerasimenko, Aleksander Yur'evich
Shaman, Yury P.
Shamanaev, Artemiy A.
Sysa, Artem Vladimirovich
Glukhova, Olga Evgen'evna
author_sort Kuksin, Artem V.
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description Background and Objectives: An urgent task of field emission electronics is to reduce the operating voltage in order to obtain an emission current of a given density. To solve this problem, an emitter with a low work function is needed. Carbon nanomaterials are promising candidates for the role of field emitters; however, to reduce the work function of electrons from these nanomaterials, it is necessary to functionalize their surface with other nanostructures with a low work function. In this work, we experimentally studied the effect of functionalization of lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6) with nanoparticles on the electrical properties of nanomaterials based on an array of carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Materials and Methods: Using the developed technology of laser exposure, a hybrid nanomaterial was created based on a vertical array of CNTs functionalized with LaB6 nanoparticles. Pulsed laser action on an array of CNTs with an energy density of 0.15 J/cm2 made it possible to shorten, align, and structure the upper ends of the nanotubes perpendicular to the substrate. Results: The effect of the formation of a hybrid nanostructure by binding LaB6 nanoparticles to the CNT surface has been experimentally established. Registration of the emission current-voltage characteristics of hybrid nanomaterials has shown a decrease in the total work function of the hybrid nanomaterial by 78% after functionalization with LaB6 nanoparticles. Conclusion: Based on the results obtained, it is predicted that CNT+LaB6 hybrid nanostructures have a great potential for application as nanomaterials for field emission electronics.
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spelling doaj.art-ed78db0ed1364822bde2f85940504a2b2023-12-25T15:06:53ZengSaratov State UniversityИзвестия Саратовского университета. Новая серия Серия: Физика1817-30202542-193X2023-12-0123430731510.18500/1817-3020-2023-23-4-307-315Effect of functionalization on the electrical properties of laser-structured hybrid carbon nanomaterialsKuksin, Artem V.0Gerasimenko, Aleksander Yur'evich1Shaman, Yury P.2Shamanaev, Artemiy A.3Sysa, Artem Vladimirovich4Glukhova, Olga Evgen'evna5National Research University «Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology», 1, Shokin Sqr., Moscow, Zelenograd, 124498, RussiaNational Research University «Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology», 1, Shokin Sqr., Moscow, Zelenograd, 124498, RussiaScientific-Manufacturing Complex “Technological Centre”, 1 Shokin Square, Moscow 124498, RussiaScientific-Manufacturing Complex “Technological Centre”, 1 Shokin Square, Moscow 124498, RussiaScientific-Manufacturing Complex “Technological Centre”, 1 Shokin Square, Moscow 124498, RussiaSaratov State University, 410012, Russia, Saratov, Astrakhanskaya street, 83Background and Objectives: An urgent task of field emission electronics is to reduce the operating voltage in order to obtain an emission current of a given density. To solve this problem, an emitter with a low work function is needed. Carbon nanomaterials are promising candidates for the role of field emitters; however, to reduce the work function of electrons from these nanomaterials, it is necessary to functionalize their surface with other nanostructures with a low work function. In this work, we experimentally studied the effect of functionalization of lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6) with nanoparticles on the electrical properties of nanomaterials based on an array of carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Materials and Methods: Using the developed technology of laser exposure, a hybrid nanomaterial was created based on a vertical array of CNTs functionalized with LaB6 nanoparticles. Pulsed laser action on an array of CNTs with an energy density of 0.15 J/cm2 made it possible to shorten, align, and structure the upper ends of the nanotubes perpendicular to the substrate. Results: The effect of the formation of a hybrid nanostructure by binding LaB6 nanoparticles to the CNT surface has been experimentally established. Registration of the emission current-voltage characteristics of hybrid nanomaterials has shown a decrease in the total work function of the hybrid nanomaterial by 78% after functionalization with LaB6 nanoparticles. Conclusion: Based on the results obtained, it is predicted that CNT+LaB6 hybrid nanostructures have a great potential for application as nanomaterials for field emission electronics.https://fizika.sgu.ru/sites/fizika.sgu.ru/files/text-pdf/2023/12/fizika_2023_4-18-26.pdffield emission electronicscarbon nanotubesgraphenelab6 nanoparticleslaser action
spellingShingle Kuksin, Artem V.
Gerasimenko, Aleksander Yur'evich
Shaman, Yury P.
Shamanaev, Artemiy A.
Sysa, Artem Vladimirovich
Glukhova, Olga Evgen'evna
Effect of functionalization on the electrical properties of laser-structured hybrid carbon nanomaterials
Известия Саратовского университета. Новая серия Серия: Физика
field emission electronics
carbon nanotubes
graphene
lab6 nanoparticles
laser action
title Effect of functionalization on the electrical properties of laser-structured hybrid carbon nanomaterials
title_full Effect of functionalization on the electrical properties of laser-structured hybrid carbon nanomaterials
title_fullStr Effect of functionalization on the electrical properties of laser-structured hybrid carbon nanomaterials
title_full_unstemmed Effect of functionalization on the electrical properties of laser-structured hybrid carbon nanomaterials
title_short Effect of functionalization on the electrical properties of laser-structured hybrid carbon nanomaterials
title_sort effect of functionalization on the electrical properties of laser structured hybrid carbon nanomaterials
topic field emission electronics
carbon nanotubes
graphene
lab6 nanoparticles
laser action
url https://fizika.sgu.ru/sites/fizika.sgu.ru/files/text-pdf/2023/12/fizika_2023_4-18-26.pdf
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