Ordered arrays of FePt nanoparticles on unoxidized silicon surface by wet chemistry

Abstract A new method, compatible with UV lithography patterning, for covalent anchoring of FePt nanoparticles from solution to unoxidized Si(100) surface has been set up. Continuous and patterned Fe 50 Pt 50 nanoparticle films have been prepared and their structural and magnetic properties have been investigated.