Abstract
We report on Si nanodot formation by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of ultrathin films and following oxidation. The film growth was carried out by hot-filament assisted CVD of CH 3 SiH 3 and Dy(DPM) 3 gas jets at the substrate temperature of 600 °C. The transmission electron microscopy observation and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis indicated that ∼35 nm Dy-doped amorphous silicon oxycarbide (SiC x O y ) films were grown on Si(1 0 0). The Dy concentration was 10-20% throughout the film. By further oxidation at 860 °C, the smooth amorphous film was changed to a rough structure composed of crystalline Si nanodots surrounded by heavily Dy-doped SiO 2 .
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8657-8660 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Applied Surface Science |
Volume | 253 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 31 2007 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films