Vapor-liquid-solid growth of 〈110〉 silicon nanowire arrays

Sarah M. Eichfeld, Mel F. Hainey, Haoting Shen, Chito E. Kendrick, Emily A. Fucinato, Joanne Yim, Marcie R. Black, Joan M. Redwing

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Abstract

The epitaxial growth of 〈110〉 silicon nanowires on (110) Si substrates by the vapor-liquid-solid growth process was investigated using SiCl4 as the source gas. A high percentage of 〈110〉 nanowires was obtained at high temperatures and reduced SiCl4 partial pressures. Transmission electron microscopy characterization of the 〈110〉 Si nanowires revealed symmetric V-shaped {111} facets at the tip and large {111} facets on the sidewalls of the nanowires. The symmetric {111} tip faceting was explained as arising from low catalyst supersaturation during growth which is expected to occur given the near-equilibrium nature of the SiCl4 process. The predominance of {111} facets obtained under these conditions promotes the growth of 〈110〉 SiNWs.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNanoepitaxy
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials and Devices V
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
EventNanoepitaxy: Materials and Devices V - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Aug 25 2013Aug 27 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8820
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Other

OtherNanoepitaxy: Materials and Devices V
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period8/25/138/27/13

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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