Self-assemble monolayer array on Si3N4 TEM grid

Anneal to decompose surfactant

Sputter overcoat
Side View
Y. Ding, S. A. Majetich, J. Kim, K. Barmak, H. Rollins, P. Sides, J. Magn. Magn. Mater. 284, 336 ( 2004)
With FePt nanoparticles and SiOx overcoat, can prevent sintering when anneal to obtain L10 structure
Matrix Replacement Techniques