Atomistic simulation of metallic nanoparticles in nanomanipulation process

Nanomanipulation as a new emerging area enables for precise manipulation, interact and control at the nanoscale. A main consideration in nanomanipulation process is the fact that surface attraction forces are greater than gravitational forces at nanoscale. In other words, surface area properties dominate over volume properties. Currently, the modelling schemes are based on continuum mechanics approaches. Especially at the nanoscale (i.e. manipulation of fine nanoparticles with size of about 5nm) the physical phenomena have not been completely understood. Along this line of reasoning, the aim of this paper is to conduct an atomistic investigation of physical interaction analysis of particle-substrate system for manipulation and positioning purposes.

Keywords:

Nanomanipulation , Particle/substrate Interactions , Molecular Dynamics