研究目的
To deposit SiOx films with controlled stoichiometry using PEALD and investigate their properties for application in SiOx/SiO2 superlattices to enhance photoluminescence.
研究成果
SiOx films with different stoichiometries were successfully deposited using PEALD, showing decreased mass density, refractive index, and energy band-gap with reduced oxygen content. The fabricated SiO1.6/SiO2 superlattice exhibited weak photoluminescence, indicating the need for further optimization of deposition parameters to enhance properties.
研究不足
The SiO1.6 film was not Si-rich enough to form sufficient silicon nanocrystals for strong photoluminescence, and annealing conditions may need optimization. Further research is required to achieve lower x values in SiOx films.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) was used to deposit SiOx films with different stoichiometries. Parameters such as temperature, precursor pulse time, and gas flow were optimized.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
p-type Si(100) wafers were used as substrates, cleaned by RCA process.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
BENEQ TFS200 ALD system, tris(dimethylamino)silane (TDMAS) precursor, O2 plasma, AFM (Bruker icon), TEM (FEI TECNAI G2 F20), XPS (SPECS), XRR (Bruker D8), spectroscopic ellipsometer (SOPRA GES-5E), PL spectroscopy with HeCd laser.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Films were deposited at 1 mbar vacuum, with ALD cycles involving TDMAS pulse, Ar purge, plasma processing, and Ar purge. Characterization included AFM for morphology, TEM for microstructure, XPS for chemical bonding, XRR for density and roughness, SE for optical properties, and PL for luminescence.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
XPS data calibrated with C 1s peak, SE data fitted with WinElli_II software, PL spectra corrected for system response.
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Atomic Force Microscope
icon
Bruker
Observation of surface morphology
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Transmission Electron Microscopy
TECNAI G2 F20
FEI
Analysis of microstructure and interface composition
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X-ray Reflection
D8
Bruker
Characterization of microstructure and morphology
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ALD system
TFS200
BENEQ
Deposition of SiOx films using plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition
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X-ray Photo-electron Spectroscopy
SPECS
Characterization of chemical bonding character
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Spectroscopic Ellipsometer
GES-5E
SOPRA
Measurement of optical properties
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HeCd laser
Excitation for photoluminescence spectroscopy
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Charge-coupled device camera
Detection of PL signal
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Tris(dimethylamino)silane
Fornano
Precursor for silicon in ALD deposition
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