研究目的
To benchmark the optical properties of GaN nanowires grown on CVD-graphene against those grown on conventional substrates, and to explore the influence of growth temperature and graphene micro-domains on morphology and optical characteristics.
研究成果
GaN nanowires grown on CVD-graphene exhibit optical properties comparable to those on conventional substrates, with dominant donor-bound exciton emission and no inversion domain boundary defects. Optimal growth at 815 °C ensures high density and selectivity. Higher temperatures reduce density and cause spectral blueshift due to diameter reduction and dielectric confinement. Graphene micro-domains enable hollow hexagonal patterns with narrow luminescence linewidths (as low as 0.28 meV), suitable for optoelectronic applications. Future work could focus on improving nucleation efficiency and exploring device integration.
研究不足
The growth temperature window for selective growth on graphene is narrow (815 ± 5 °C), limiting process control. The long incubation time for nucleation on graphene may affect scalability. Spatial resolution in Raman spectroscopy may not fully resolve the ladder-like structure of graphene domains. Potential damage from nitrogen plasma to graphene was noted but not fully quantified.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
GaN nanowires were grown by plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy (PA-MBE) on various substrates including AlN/Si(111), SiN/Si(111), SiO2/Si(100), and graphene/SiO2/Si(100). The growth temperature and V/III ratio were optimized for each substrate to achieve comparable morphologies. Steady-state and time-resolved photoluminescence (PL) measurements were conducted at low temperatures (5-10 K) to analyze optical properties.
2:0). The growth temperature and V/III ratio were optimized for each substrate to achieve comparable morphologies. Steady-state and time-resolved photoluminescence (PL) measurements were conducted at low temperatures (5-10 K) to analyze optical properties. Sample Selection and Data Sources:
2. Sample Selection and Data Sources: Substrates were prepared with specific treatments (e.g., AlN buffer layer deposition, nitridation of Si, dry oxidation for SiO2). Graphene was transferred to SiO2/Si substrates using a poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-assisted method.
3:2). Graphene was transferred to SiO2/Si substrates using a poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-assisted method. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Equipment includes a RIBER Compact 12 MBE system with an RF plasma N source, optical pyrometer, reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), micro-photoluminescence (μPL) setups with lasers (244 nm Ar++ laser, 325 nm laser, Ti-sapphire laser with third harmonic generation at 266 nm), spectrometers with gratings (1200 lines/mm, 2400 lines/mm, 1800 lines/mm), charge-coupled device (CCD) detectors, streak camera, and Raman spectrometer (inVia Micro Raman spectrometer with 532 nm laser). Materials include GaN, graphene, SiO2, Si, AlN, PMMA, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, and various chemicals for etching and transfer.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Substrates were prepared and loaded into the MBE reactor. Growth conditions (temperature, V/III ratio, time) were set based on substrate type. After growth, samples were characterized using SEM for morphology, μPL for steady-state luminescence, time-resolved PL for dynamics, and Raman spectroscopy for graphene quality. Specific procedures include temperature calibration using RHEED, plasma operation at
5:57 sccm N2 flow and 400 W RF power, and excitation with lasers at various wavelengths and powers. Data Analysis Methods:
PL spectra were analyzed for peak positions, full width at half maximum (FWHM), and decay times using exponential fits. Statistical analysis of NW diameters was performed from SEM images. Raman spectra were used to confirm graphene layer number and quality.
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MBE system
RIBER Compact 12
RIBER
Used for growing GaN nanowires by plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy.
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SEM
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Used for imaging the morphology of nanowires.
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Laser
244 nm Ar++ laser
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Used for excitation in steady-state μPL measurements.
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Laser
325 nm laser
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Used for excitation in high-resolution μPL setup.
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Laser
Ti-sapphire laser with third harmonic generation
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Used for excitation in time-resolved PL measurements.
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Spectrometer
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Used for dispersing PL signals.
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CCD
LN2-cooled silicon charge-coupled device
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Used for collecting PL signals.
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Streak camera
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Used for time-resolved PL measurements.
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Raman spectrometer
inVia Micro Raman spectrometer
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Used for Raman spectroscopy to analyze graphene.
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Cryostat
Continuous flow He cryostat
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Used for cooling samples during PL measurements.
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Graphene
CVD-graphene on Cu foils
Graphenea
Used as a substrate for nanowire growth.
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