Thermal annealing of a-Si/Au superlattice thin films |
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Authors: | Masami Aono Masakazu Takahashi Hiroaki Takiguchi Yoichi Okamoto Nobuaki Kitazawa Yoshihisa Watanabe |
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Institution: | Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Defense Academy, 1-10-20 Hashirimizu, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 239-8686 Japan;Nagoya University;Hokkaido University;Tokyo Institute of Technology;Gifu University;Hiroshima University |
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Abstract: | The superlattice films, which consist of amorphous silicon (a-Si) and amorphous gold (Au), were prepared by ultra-high vacuum evaporation system. The first layer was grown a-Si with a thickness of 4.2 nm and the second layer was grown Au with a thickness of 0.8 nm. Thermal annealing was performed at 473, 673, and 873 K, respectively. The structural properties of the films were investigated using transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Raman scattering spectroscopy. The electrical property was assessed by the temperature dependence of electrical conductivity. A crystallization of Si and a forming of Au nanoparticles were observed in all of the annealing films. The crystalline volume fraction reached 70% by annealing time for 15 min. An average diameter of the Au nanoparticles embedded in Si matrix also increased with increasing the annealing temperature. At annealing temperature above 873 K, Au atoms migrated toward the film surface. It was observed that the electrical conductivity changed in several temperatures. |
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