研究目的
Investigating the effects of temperature and KOH concentration on the anodic formation of nanoporous indium phosphide (InP) and explaining the observed variations using a three-step model involving hole generation, diffusion, and electrochemical reaction.
研究成果
The three-step model effectively explains the variations in pore morphology and layer characteristics with temperature and KOH concentration. Higher temperatures and specific concentrations lead to narrower pores and thinner layers due to changes in reaction kinetics and mass transport. The transition to planar etching at low concentrations is also accounted for by the model, highlighting its robustness in describing anodic pore formation in InP.
研究不足
The study is limited to n-InP in KOH electrolytes; results may not generalize to other semiconductors or electrolytes. The detailed chemistry of the electrochemical reaction is not fully elucidated. Experimental uncertainties include measurement errors in electrode area and SEM-based dimensions.
1：Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Anodization of n-InP electrodes was performed using linear potential sweep at 2.5 mV s?1 in aqueous KOH electrolytes under various temperatures and concentrations to study pore formation and layer characteristics. The three-step model (hole generation at pore tips, hole diffusion, and electrochemical oxidation) was used to explain the results.
2：5 mV s?1 in aqueous KOH electrolytes under various temperatures and concentrations to study pore formation and layer characteristics. The three-step model (hole generation at pore tips, hole diffusion, and electrochemical oxidation) was used to explain the results.
Sample Selection and Data Sources:
2. Sample Selection and Data Sources: Monocrystalline, sulfur-doped, n-type InP wafers with (100) surface orientation and carrier concentration of 3–6 × 10^18 cm?3 were used. Samples were cleaved into coupons, and ohmic contact was made with indium.
3：List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included a three-electrode cell with platinum counter electrode and saturated calomel reference electrode (SCE), a CH Instruments Model 650A Electrochemical Workstation, Hitachi S-4800 or JEOL JSM-6400F field-emission scanning electron microscopes (FE SEM), thermostatic water bath, and piranha etchant (3:1:1 H2SO4:H2O2:H2O). Materials included KOH electrolytes of various concentrations and temperatures.
4：Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Electrodes were prepared by cleaving, making ohmic contact, isolating edges with varnish, and etching with piranha solution. Anodization was conducted in the dark using linear potential sweeps. SEM was used to examine surfaces and cross-sections to measure pore width, layer thickness, and pit characteristics.
5：Data Analysis Methods:
Data from LSVs were analyzed for current peaks and charge passed. SEM images were used to measure morphological features. The three-step model was applied to interpret variations in pore width, layer thickness, and porosity with temperature and concentration.
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