Gold catalysed growth of silicon nanowires and core-shell heterostructures via solid-liquid-solid process and galvanic displacement

Silicon nanowires (SiNWs) were first synthesised using Au coated p type Si (100) substrate via the solid-liquid-solid (SLS) process. The growth parameters were selectively varied to achieve various stages of growth for studying their effects on the morphology and microstructures of the nanowires (NW...

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Main Authors: Ng, I.K., Kok, K.Y., Abidin, S.S.Z., Saidin, N.U., Choo, T.F., Goh, B.T., Chong, S.K., Rahman, S.A.
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author Ng, I.K.
Kok, K.Y.
Abidin, S.S.Z.
Saidin, N.U.
Choo, T.F.
Goh, B.T.
Chong, S.K.
Rahman, S.A.
author_facet Ng, I.K.
Kok, K.Y.
Abidin, S.S.Z.
Saidin, N.U.
Choo, T.F.
Goh, B.T.
Chong, S.K.
Rahman, S.A.
author_sort Ng, I.K.
collection UM
description Silicon nanowires (SiNWs) were first synthesised using Au coated p type Si (100) substrate via the solid-liquid-solid (SLS) process. The growth parameters were selectively varied to achieve various stages of growth for studying their effects on the morphology and microstructures of the nanowires (NWs). The SLS growth of SiNWs is discussed in the context of the experimental conditions used. Straight NWs of large aspect ratios, good crystallinity and morphology were generally obtained at a growth temperature of 1000 degrees C along with some worm-like amorphous structures. Te-Si NW core-shell structures were subsequently obtained via post-growth galvanic displacement of the SiNWs in an acidic HF electrolyte containing HTeO(2)(+) ions. The core-shell structures obtained were decorated with Te nanoparticles. This increases the NW surface areas and should have great potential in non-reflecting, photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications. Growth study on the SiNWs and Te-Si core-shell structures is presented using various microscopy, diffraction and probe based techniques for structural, morphological and chemical characterisations.
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spelling um.eprints-73552013-12-10T04:59:39Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/7355/ Gold catalysed growth of silicon nanowires and core-shell heterostructures via solid-liquid-solid process and galvanic displacement Ng, I.K. Kok, K.Y. Abidin, S.S.Z. Saidin, N.U. Choo, T.F. Goh, B.T. Chong, S.K. Rahman, S.A. QC Physics Silicon nanowires (SiNWs) were first synthesised using Au coated p type Si (100) substrate via the solid-liquid-solid (SLS) process. The growth parameters were selectively varied to achieve various stages of growth for studying their effects on the morphology and microstructures of the nanowires (NWs). The SLS growth of SiNWs is discussed in the context of the experimental conditions used. Straight NWs of large aspect ratios, good crystallinity and morphology were generally obtained at a growth temperature of 1000 degrees C along with some worm-like amorphous structures. Te-Si NW core-shell structures were subsequently obtained via post-growth galvanic displacement of the SiNWs in an acidic HF electrolyte containing HTeO(2)(+) ions. The core-shell structures obtained were decorated with Te nanoparticles. This increases the NW surface areas and should have great potential in non-reflecting, photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications. Growth study on the SiNWs and Te-Si core-shell structures is presented using various microscopy, diffraction and probe based techniques for structural, morphological and chemical characterisations. 2011 Article PeerReviewed Ng, I.K. and Kok, K.Y. and Abidin, S.S.Z. and Saidin, N.U. and Choo, T.F. and Goh, B.T. and Chong, S.K. and Rahman, S.A. (2011) Gold catalysed growth of silicon nanowires and core-shell heterostructures via solid-liquid-solid process and galvanic displacement. Materials Research Innovations, 15. pp. 55-58. ISSN 1432-8917, DOI https://doi.org/10.1179/143307511x13031890747732 <https://doi.org/10.1179/143307511x13031890747732>. 10.1179/143307511x13031890747732
spellingShingle QC Physics
Ng, I.K.
Kok, K.Y.
Abidin, S.S.Z.
Saidin, N.U.
Choo, T.F.
Goh, B.T.
Chong, S.K.
Rahman, S.A.
Gold catalysed growth of silicon nanowires and core-shell heterostructures via solid-liquid-solid process and galvanic displacement
title Gold catalysed growth of silicon nanowires and core-shell heterostructures via solid-liquid-solid process and galvanic displacement
title_full Gold catalysed growth of silicon nanowires and core-shell heterostructures via solid-liquid-solid process and galvanic displacement
title_fullStr Gold catalysed growth of silicon nanowires and core-shell heterostructures via solid-liquid-solid process and galvanic displacement
title_full_unstemmed Gold catalysed growth of silicon nanowires and core-shell heterostructures via solid-liquid-solid process and galvanic displacement
title_short Gold catalysed growth of silicon nanowires and core-shell heterostructures via solid-liquid-solid process and galvanic displacement
title_sort gold catalysed growth of silicon nanowires and core shell heterostructures via solid liquid solid process and galvanic displacement
topic QC Physics
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