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Si-core/SiOx-shell nanowires (NWs) have been synthesized on Si(111) surfaces using the vapor–liquid–solid technique. A 2-nm-thick Au layer was deposited by electron-beam evaporation as a metal catalyst. Au nanoparticles were formed… Click to show full abstract
Si-core/SiOx-shell nanowires (NWs) have been synthesized on Si(111) surfaces using the vapor–liquid–solid technique. A 2-nm-thick Au layer was deposited by electron-beam evaporation as a metal catalyst. Au nanoparticles were formed by annealing at high temperature, resulting in subsequent formation of NWs. The Si-core/SiOx-shell structure of the NWs was investigated via scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction analysis, and Raman spectroscopy. Photoluminescence measurements demonstrated a quantum confinement effect because of the reduced diameter of the NWs.
Journal Title: Journal of Electronic Materials
Year Published: 2017
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