研究目的
To investigate the effects of low-energy high-flux O2+ ion bombardment on the properties of Al2O3 films deposited on 3D nanostructures by PE-ALD and to develop a method to control the O2+ ion flux and energy for interfacial-mixing PE-ALD.
研究成果
The interfacial-mixing PE-ALD with low-energy high-flux O2+ ion bombardment enables selective deposition of AlSiOx films on Si and amorphous Si surfaces, while normal ALD Al2O3 films are formed on SiO2 surfaces. This method has potential applications in fabricating next-generation electronic devices with 3D nanostructures. The direct ICP reactor is suitable for realizing such selective deposition.
研究不足
The study is limited to low-energy (<15 eV) high-flux O2+ ion bombardment conditions. The effects of higher ion energies and different plasma conditions were not explored. Additionally, the study focuses on Al2O3 and AlSiOx films, and the findings may not be directly applicable to other materials.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used a direct ICP reactor with a self-resonant planar coil to excite high-density plasma near the substrate. The ion energy and flux were controlled by modulating O2 pressure and oxidation time.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Films were grown on planar Si(100) and thermally grown SiO2 surfaces, as well as on line-and-space nanostructures of amorphous Si.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
A homemade ICP ALD reactor, RF-compensated Langmuir probe, planar probe, transmission electron microscope (TEM, FEI ThemisZ), and scanning electron microscope (SEM, HITACHI SU9000) were used.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Al2O3 or AlSiOx films were grown using TMA as the precursor, O2 plasma as the reactant, and Ar as the purge gas. The substrate temperature was fixed at 150°C.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The structure, thickness, and morphology of the films were observed using TEM and SEM. The O2 plasma characteristics, ion energy, and ion flux were analyzed using a Langmuir probe and a planar probe.
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