論文 Tailoring stresses in piezoresistive microcantilevers for enhanced surface stress sensing: insights from topology optimization

Chao Zhuang ORCID (National Institute for Materials Science) ; Kosuke Minami SAMURAI ORCID (National Institute for Materials Science) ; Kota Shiba SAMURAI ORCID (National Institute for Materials Science) ; Genki Yoshikawa SAMURAI ORCID (National Institute for Materials Science)

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Chao Zhuang, Kosuke Minami, Kota Shiba, Genki Yoshikawa. Tailoring stresses in piezoresistive microcantilevers for enhanced surface stress sensing: insights from topology optimization. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics. 2024, 63 (1), 015005. https://doi.org/10.35848/1347-4065/ad1939
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In assessing piezoresistive microcantilever sensitivity for surface stress sensing, the key is its capacity to translate surface stress into changes in resistance. This change hinges on the interplay between stresses and piezoresistivity. Traditional optimization has been constrained by rudimentary 1D models, overlooking potentially superior designs. Addressing this, we employed topology optimization to optimize Si(100) microcantilevers with a p-type piezoresistor. This led to optimized designs with up to 30% enhanced sensitivity over conventional designs. A recurrent "double-cantilever" configuration emerged, which optimizes longitudinal stress and reduces transverse stress at the piezoresistor, resulting in enhanced sensitivity. We developed a simplified model to analyze stress distributions in these designs. By adjusting geometrical features in this model, we identified ideal parameter combinations for optimal stress distribution. Contrary to conventional designs favoring short cantilevers, our findings redefine efficient surface stress sensing, paving the way for innovative sensor designs beyond the conventional rectangular cantilevers.

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キーワード: Topology optimization, nanomechanical sensors

刊行年月日: 2024-01-01

出版者: IOP Publishing

掲載誌:

  • Japanese Journal of Applied Physics (ISSN: 13474065) vol. 63 issue. 1 015005

研究助成金:

  • Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 20K20554

原稿種別: 著者最終稿 (Accepted manuscript)

MDR DOI: https://doi.org/10.48505/nims.4867

公開URL: https://doi.org/10.35848/1347-4065/ad1939

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