Zinc incorporation via the vapor-liquid-solid mechanism into InP nanowires.
We report the incorporation of zinc atoms into vapor-liquid-solid grown indium phosphide nanowires via a gold catalyst particle. We demonstrate this by synthesizing axial pn-junctions, chemically etching them, and fabricating electrical contacts in a vertical configuration. Electrical measurements show clear diode behavior. Control of dopant incorporation is crucial for future applications and will eventually lead to full freedom of design.
van Weert
Maarten H M
MH
Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Delft, Delft University of Technology, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands.
Helman
Ana
A
van den Einden
Wim
W
Algra
Rienk E
RE
Verheijen
Marcel A
MA
Borgström
Magnus T
MT
Immink
George
G
Kelly
John J
JJ
Kouwenhoven
Leo P
LP
Bakkers
Erik P A M
EP