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ALBANI, MARCO GIOCONDO. "Modeling of 3D heteroepitaxial structures by continuum approaches." Doctoral thesis, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10281/241273.
Full textSemiconductors are the main building block for a variety of devices in our life. The semiconductor industry, in the last decades, has evolved by following the Moore's law. However, this incredible innovation process is going to reach an end in the next years, as the miniaturization process is getting too close to the atomistic size, which hinders the development of smaller devices. Therefore, alternative ways to evolve the current technologies have to been exploited. In particular, bottom-up approaches are currently being studied for the growth of 3D nanostructures. In this Thesis, to deal with the 3D growth dynamics, we develop a modeling technique that can reproduce the vertical growth of nanostrucutures. A kinetic approach, related to the incorporation dynamics of adatoms on the surface, has to be adopted to model the peculiar growth of 3D nanostructures, which cannot be explained by the standard thermodynamic arguments based on the surface energy densities. The simulation of the vertical growth is not just challenging for the definition of a proper model, but it requires also a dedicated technique for the numerical solution of the evolution dynamics. In particular, in this Thesis, we exploit a phase field model to simulate the growth on GaAs nanomembranes, based on a finite element method for the solution of the evolution equations. For the development of devices, it is often required to build heterostructures which combine different semiconductors, for instance for optoelectronic applications where a p-n junction is required. Furthermore, the heteroepitaxial growth can be exploited also to transfer some structural material properties, such as the hexagonal lattice structure, from a material to another. In this Thesis, we focus on the core/shell nanowire heteroepitaxial system and we provide a detailed characterization of the elastic deformations in the crystal structure. The elastic relaxation is studied in a continuum elasticity framework by finite element method. In particular, we study the bending of GaP/InGaP nanowires and we correlate this phenomenon with the partitioning of the elastic deformation within the nanostructure. Moreover, we investigate the role of the elastic relaxation in Ge/GeSn core/shell nanowires with respect to the incorporation of Sn in the shell. The evolution of nanostructures can be driven also by the combined effect of surface energy and elastic energy contributions. One of the most studied examples of this is the heteroepitaxial growth of islands on planar substrates, following the Stranski-Krastanov growth mode. For technological applications it is fundamental to control the spatial distribution and the size-uniformity of the islands. In this Thesis, we propose a phase-field model which combines the description for the surface diffusion dynamics and the finite element characterization of the strain field to study the ordered growth of islands on pit-patterned substrates. In particular, we choose the prototypical system where Ge islands are grown on a Si substrate. The advantage of the phase-field model based on finite element method is the possibility to exactly solve the evolution equations of the system, without the need of higher order approximations and with the possibility to precisely consider the effect on the elastic relaxation which is provided by the substrate morphology.
Guan, Xin. "Growth of semiconductor ( core) / functional oxide ( shell) nanowires : application to photoelectrochemical water splitting." Thesis, Lyon, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017LYSEC057/document.
Full textThe objective of this PhD is to develop the network of GaAs (core) / oxide (shell) nanowires for solar water splitting. The geometry of the GaAs nanowires was firstly optimized by adjusting different experimental parameters of the self-catalyzed growth of these nanowires by molecular beam epitaxy. We then systematically studied the surface oxidation of the GaAs nanowires and its negative effect on the growth of the shell. We have therefore developed a method called the arsenic (As) capping / decapping method that protects the facets of nanowires from the oxidation. A physico-chemical study has shown the beneficial effect of such a method on the growth of the shell. The growth of a SrTiO3 shell on GaAs nanowires was then performed. In-depth characterizations of SrTiO3 shell growth on GaAs nanowires were carried out. Most of the SrTiO3 perovskite structure was in epitaxial relationship with the GaAs crystalline lattice. The last part of this thesis concerns the application of such GaAs / oxide nanowire networks to PEC devices where the oxide serves as a passivation layer. The influence of the doping and the morphology of GaAs nanowires was first studied. The properties of GaAs / SrTiO3 and GaAs / TiO2 nanowire networks used as photoelectrodes in PEC devices are finally studied
Benkouider, Abdelmalek. "Fabrication and characterization of sige-based core-shell nanostructures." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015AIXM4345.
Full textSiGe/Si core/shell nanowires (NWs) and nanodots (NDs) are promising candidates for the future generation of optoelectronic devices. It was demonstrated that the SiGe/Si heterostructure composition, interface geometry, size and aspect ratios can be used to tune the electronic properties of the nanowires. Compared to pure Si or Ge nanowires, the core-shell structures and exhibit extended number of potential configurations to modulate the band gap by the intrinsic strain. Moreover, the epitaxial strain and the band-offsets produce a better conductance and higher mobility of charge carriers. Recent calculations reported that by varying the core-shell aspect ratio could induce an indirect to direct band gap transition. One of the best configurations giving direct allowed transitions consists of a thin Si core embedded within wide Ge shell. The Germanium condensation technique is able to provide high Ge content (> 50%) shell with Si core whom thickness of core and shell can be accurately tuned. The aim of this work is to develop two types of synthesis processes: the first "top-down" will be based on direct nanoetching by focused ion beam (FIB) of 2D SiGe layer. This process allows the control of the size of NWs, and their precise location. The NWs achieved by this technique are not very dense and have a large diameter. The second processes called "bottom-up"; are based on the VLS growth of NWs from metal catalysts (AuSi). Grown NWs have been studied locally in order to measure the mean size and the strain and their effects on the quantum confinement and band structure of NWs
Fernandez, Sara. "An insight intro nanostructures through coherent diffraction imaging." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016AIXM4361/document.
Full textManipulating the physical and chemical properties of nanostructures by changing their characteristics (such as shape, strain or composition) is a vivid field of research spurred by the numerous applications that may take advantage of the unique properties that materials offer at this scale.Strain engineering aims to tune the strain in order to control the properties of materials. This is particularly interesting in nano-objects because they can sustain much higher elastic strains before the occurrence of defects. In this work, we study the strain and the influence of temperature in single core/shell nanowires. This is possible thanks to X-ray coherent diffraction (CDI) in Bragg condition, an imaging technique that replaces the optical lenses by inversion algorithms that are able to reconstruct the amplitude (electronic density) and the phase (projection of the atomic displacement field) of the sample from the experimental diffraction patterns. In addition to nanowires, the method is applied to metallic particles of platinum with exceptional catalyticproperties. In situ CDI experiments allowed to study the strain evolution within particles during chemical reactions, thereby moving forward in the understanding of important relationships such as the intrinsic strain and chemical activity of the nanoparticles
Le, Thuy Thanh Giang. "Croissance de nanofils III-V par épitaxie par jets moléculaires." Phd thesis, Université de Grenoble, 2014. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-01067836.
Full textGuénolé, Julien. "Étude par simulations à l'échelle atomique de la déformation de nanofils de silicium." Thesis, Poitiers, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012POIT2321/document.
Full textThe study of semiconductor nano-objets has revealed amazing mechanical properties, different from what is commonly observed in bulk. Besides the technological interest of these objects, due to the ever more pronounced miniaturization of electronic devices, their intrinsic specificities make them particularly well suited for fundamental studies. During this thesis, we have thus studied the onset of plasticity in silicon nanowires, the first stages of plasticity being indeed deciding for the subsequent evolution of the system. Silicon is here considered as a model semiconductor. For that study, we have used atomistic simulations, which are well appropriate for the detailed analysis of the nano-objects atomic structure. We first recall the context of that study, both from the experiments and simulations points of view. We then present the numerical methods used. Thestudy of the deformation of monocrystalline nanowires is then described; it reveals in particular the deciding role of surfaces, and the activation of one slip system never observed in bulk silicon. This slip system is analyzed in details, and its activation is explained notably thanks to ab initio calculations. Finally, crystalline-amorphous core-shell silicon nanowires are considered; and shownto exhibit a different behavior from that of monocrystalline nanowires. Indeed, native defects at the crystalline/amorphous interface seem to act as seeds, favoring the nucleation of the first dislocation which gives rise to the plasticity
Cossuet, Thomas. "Problématique de la polarité dans les nanofils de ZnO localisés, et hétérostructures reliées pour l’opto-électronique." Thesis, Université Grenoble Alpes (ComUE), 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018GREAI086/document.
Full textOver the past decade, the development of novel nanostructured architectures has raised increasing interest within the scientific community in order to meet the demand for low-cost and efficient functional devices composed of abundant and non-toxic materials. A promising path is to use ZnO nanowires grown by chemical bath deposition as building blocks for these next generation functional devices. However, the precise control of the ZnO nanowires structural uniformity and the investigation of their physical properties, particularly in terms of polarity, remain key technological challenges for their efficient integration into functional devices.During this PhD, the chemical bath deposition of ZnO nanowires is combined with electron beam lithography prepared ZnO single crystal substrates of O- and Zn-polarity following the selective area growth approach. The significant effects of polarity on the growth mechanism of ZnO nanowires, as well as on their electrical and optical properties, are highlighted by precisely investigating the resulting well-ordered O- and Zn-polar ZnO nanowire arrays. An alternative nano-imprint lithography technique is subsequently used to grow well-ordered ZnO nanowire arrays over large areas on various polycrystalline ZnO seed layers, thus paving the way for their future integration into devices. We also demonstrate the possibility to form ZnO nanowires by chemical bath deposition on original semipolar ZnO single crystal substrates. These findings allowed a comprehensive understanding of the nucleation and growth mechanisms of ZnO nanowires on polycrystalline ZnO seed layers.In a device perspective, the ZnO nanowires are subsequently combined with p type semiconducting shells by liquid and vapor chemical deposition techniques to form original core-shell heterostructures. The formation of a cubic phase SnS absorbing shell is optimized by the successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) process on ZnO nanowire arrays coated with a thin protective TiO2 shell, which pave the way for their integration into extremely thin absorber solar cells. A self-powered UV photo-detector with fast response and state of the art performances is also achieved by the chemical vapor deposition of a CuCrO2 shell on ZnO nanowire arrays
Yang, Minhao. "Conception rationnelle de nano-hybrides de carbone 1D pour l'application de nanocomposites diélectriques." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018SACLC088/document.
Full textDielectric polymer nanocomposites with a high dielectric constant and low dielectric loss have received broad interest for use in the field of the electrostatic capacitor and they are usually composed of dielectric polymers as matrix and inorganic or organic nanofillers as the reinforcement. Generally, the improved dielectric performance of nanocomposites is decided by the type and nature of selected polymers and nanofillers as well as interfacial coupling effect between matrices and nanofillers. Among these factors, the physical properties, geometries, component structures of nanofillers play a critical role in deciding the dielectric performance of nanocomposites. According to the conductivities of nanofillers, the dielectric polymer nanocomposites can be classified into two types: conductive-dielectric polymer nanocomposites (CDPNs) and dielectric-dielectric polymer nanocomposites (DDPNs). However, the accompanied high dielectric loss in the vicinity of the percolation threshold for CDPNs and high loading of ceramic nanofillers hinders the development of high performance dielectric polymer nanocomposites.Firstly, ternary BNNSs/CNTs/PVDF nanocomposites were fabricated. The incorporation of BNNSs into the binary CNTs/PVDF nanocomposites improved the dispersion of CNTs and optimized the conductive network, which contributed to the enhanced dielectric constant. The direct connection between CNTs could be hindered by increasing the content of BNNS.Secondly, core-shell structured CNTs@AC hybrids were prepared by CVD method. The amorphous carbon layer not only hindered the direct contact of CNTs but also improved the dispersibility of CNTs in the PVDF matrix. The percolation threshold increased with the prolongation of carbon deposition time. More importantly, the dielectric loss underwent a sharp decrease after the coating process, which was attributed to the decrease in leakage current. The results suggested that the influence of AC interlayer on the final dielectric performance after percolation was much more obvious than that before percolation.Thirdly, BNNSs@C hybrids with different carbon contents were synthesized by the CVD method. The carbon fraction in the BNNSs@C hybrids could be accurately adjusted through controlling the carbon deposition time. The dielectric properties of BNNSs@C/PVDF nanocomposites could be accurately tuned by adjusting the carbon content. The improved interfacial polarizations of BNNSs/C and C/PVDF interfaces endowed the nanocomposites with enhanced dielectric performance.Fourthly, core-shell structured TiO2@C NW hybrids were synthesized by a combination of a hydrothermal reaction and the CVD method. The carbon shell thickness in the obtained TiO2@C NW hybrids could be precisely tuned by controlling the carbon deposition time. The TiO2@C NWs/PVDF nanocomposites exhibited a percolative dielectric behavior. Moreover, the dielectric properties of the TiO2@C NWs/PVDF nanocomposites could be accurately adjusted by tuning the carbon shell thickness. The enhanced interfacial polarizations of the TiO2/C and C/PVDF interfaces endowed the nanocomposites with excellent dielectric performance.Lastly, core@double-shells structured TiO2@C@SiO2 nanowires were synthesized by a combination of modified hydrothermal reaction, CVD, and sol-gel reaction. The introducing of carbon as an inner shell between the TiO2 core and SiO2 outer shell induced two additional types of interfacial polarization. The obtained PVDF nanocomposites with TiO2@C@SiO2 NWs exhibited simultaneously enhanced dielectric constant and suppressed dielectric loss characteristics. The dielectric constant and loss of nanocomposites increased with the increase of carbon inner shell thickness and decreased with the increasing of SiO2 outer shell thickness. The relationship between the dielectric loss and SiO2 outer shell thickness was further demonstrated by the finite simulation results
Guillotte, Maxime. "Étude des propriétés mécaniques de l'or sous forme de nanofil et de structure nanoporeuse par dynamique moléculaire." Thesis, Poitiers, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019POIT2294/document.
Full textIn this thesis we have studied in detail the mechanical properties of gold nanowires and nanoporous gold with and without an amorphous silicon coating (a-Si). This work was done using molecular dynamics simulation. We first studied the cyclic deformation of gold nanowires (Au-NW) and gold-silicon core-shell nanowires (AuSi-NW). These simulations showed that the Au-NW is deformed during cyclic loading by two main mechanisms: extensive twinning and the slip of a single atomic plane. Cycling gradually alters the morphology of the structure by increasing the number and size of defects created on the surface. The cyclic deformation of the AuSi-NW shows that the a-Si coating delocalizes the plasticity along the structure and allows to better preserve the initial morphology of the core. We then developed an original method for generating nanoporous gold. This method was validated by structural and mechanical comparison with experimental results. Then we studied the tensile and compressive deformation of different structures generated by this method. In both cases, we have highlighted the deformation mechanisms of ligaments. In tension, our simulations have brought new results to better understand why nanoporous gold is brittle while bulk gold is ductile. In particular, we studied how the catastrophic failure of ligaments occurs by stress transfer between them. In compression we have shown, for example, that pore collapse and the creation of grain boundaries are responsible for the increase of stress at the transition from flow to densification. Tensile and compression tests simulations on the same structures but coated with amorphous silicon show several interesting results. For example, the strength of the structures is increased by a factor of 2 to 4. In addition, the coating has the effect of delocalizing the plasticity, which increases ductility, particularly in tension. In compression, the transition from flow to densification is advanced probably due to the decrease in pore size caused by the coating
Vettori, Marco. "Growth optimization and characterization of regular arrays of GaAs/AIGaAs core/shell nanowires for tandem solar cells on silicon." Thesis, Lyon, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019LYSEC010/document.
Full textThe objective of this thesis is to achieve monolithical integration of Al0.2Ga0.8As-based nanowires (NWs) on Si substrates by molecular beam epitaxy via the self-assisted vapour-liquid-solid (VLS) method and develop a NWs-based tandem solar cell (TSC).In order to fulfil this purpose, we firstly focused our attention on the growth of GaAs NWs this being a key-step for the development of p-GaAs/p.i.n-Al0.2Ga0.8As core/shell NWs, which are expected to constitute the top cell of the TSC. We have shown, in particular, the influence of the incidence angle of the Ga flux on the GaAs NW growth kinetic. A theoretical model and numerical simulations were performed to explain these experimental results.Subsequently, we employed the skills acquired to grow p-GaAs/p.i.n-Al0.2Ga0.8As core/shell NWs on epi-ready Si substrates. EBIC characterizations performed on these NWs have shown that they are potential building blocks for a photovoltaic cell. We then committed to growing them on patterned Si substrates so as to obtain regular arrays of NWs. We have developed a protocol, based on a thermal pre-treatment, which allows obtaining high vertical yields of such NWs (80-90 %) on patterned Si substrates (on a surface of 0.9 x 0.9 mm2).Finally, we dedicated part of our work to define the optimal fabrication process for the TSC, focusing our attention to the development of the TSC tunnel junction, the NW encapsulation and the top contacting of the NWs
Ali, Ahmed Ahmed. "Développement des dispositifs à base des nanofils III-V pour le photovoltaïque." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018SACLS496/document.
Full textOver the past twenty years, semiconductor nanowires have attracted major interest for various applications thanks to their particular optoelectronic properties. The combination of the high absorption coefficient of the III-V semiconductors and the low cost of the silicon substrates would allow the realization of photovoltaic cells at low cost and high efficiency. It is in this context that this thesis was developed which focused on the development of devices based on III-V nanowires for photovoltaics. In a first part, the nanofabrication techniques for the realization of devices based on set of nanowires for photovoltaic cells are presented. Next, the fabrication and characterization of devices based on GaN nanowire arrays for photovoltaic applications is paving the way for the development of InGaN / Si tandem solar cells. In the following, we studied the growth of core-shell GaAs nanowires on Si as well as the technological steps for the fabrication of nanowire-based devices in order to prepare the ground for the realization of a tandem III-V cell on Si. Finally, the growth and electro-optical characterization of the nanowires containing axial junctions of raw GaAsP by the VLS-EJM method made it possible to determine the type of doping and the optimization of the structure in order to obtain a photovoltaic effect
Kohen, David. "Etude des nanofils de silicium et de leur intégration dans des systèmes de récupération d'énergie photovoltaïque." Phd thesis, Université de Grenoble, 2012. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00859825.
Full textSanchez, Sylvia. "Réalisation de cellules solaires nanostructurées à base de nanofils de ZnO. Matériaux et propriétés." Phd thesis, Université de Grenoble, 2012. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00745270.
Full textBenali, Abdennacer. "Nanofils de Ga ( AI) As sur silicium pour les cellules photovoltaïques de 3ème génération : simulation et croissance auto-catalysée." Thesis, Lyon, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017LYSEC011/document.
Full textOver the past few years, semiconductor nanowires (NWs) have aroused a lot of interest for their specific optoelectronic properties. The latter make them particularly interesting for photovoltaics. The combination of the high absorption coefficient of the III-V semiconductors and the low cost of the silicon substrates would indeed make it possible to produce low-cost and with high-efficiency photovoltaic cells. This context made it possible to write this thesis. On the one hand, the RCWA (Rigorous Coupled Wave Analysis) simulation of the light absorption in an ordered GaAs NW array on a silicon substrate and on the other hand the self-catalyzed growth of GaAs NWs by Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) in Vapor-Liquid-Solid (VLS) mode. The RCWA simulation was carried out to determine the optimal parameters such as the diameter and the height of the NWs, and the period of the NW array for efficient light absorption. This work took into account both GaAlAs "passivating" layer and ITO transparent contact layer in order to define the optimal parameters. The study of the self-catalyzed growth of GaAs NWs allowed us to determine the optimal growth parameters (temperature, Ga flux, As flux, V/III ratio, ...) in order to obtain a density, diameter and height of vertical NWs correlated to simulation results. A critical V/III ratio was also determined, and in order to produce pure Zinc-Blende NWs, this ratio should not exceed that value. GaAs NWs with p-n core-shell junction were produced and characterized by EBIC and SSRM. Finally, we demonstrated the feasibility of the self-catalyzed growth of GaAlAs NWs on Si substrate by VLS-MBE
Ollivier, Maelig. "Elaboration de nanostructures à une dimension à base de carbure de silicium." Thesis, Grenoble, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013GRENI095/document.
Full textDue to their superior physical and chemical properties —such as high breakdown field, high thermalconductivity and biocompatibility— compared to other semiconductors, silicon carbide is forseento be a promising materials for power electronics, bio-nano-sensors and nano-electronics in harsh environments.However, among the numerous top-down or bottom-up methods used to synthesise siliconcarbide 1D nano-objects, none has been able yet to produce SiC with a high cristalline quality.The aim of this project is to demonstrate the synthesis of silicon carbide- based 1D nanostructures—e.g. core-shell Si-SiC nanowires, SiC nanowires and SiC nanotubes— through an original processbased on the carburization of plasma-etched silicon nanowires. This demonstration is based on thecontrol of the pressure during the carburization process, which leads to the monitoring of the outdiffusionof silicon atoms through silicon carbide.Thus if the pressure is kept at the atmospheric pressure, the out-diffusion of silicon is limited andSi-SiC core-shell nanowires can be synthesized with a single-crystalline cubic SiC shell. Thanks to thebiocompatibility of the SiC shell and the good electronic transport into the Si core, bio-nano-sensorscan be considered.If the pressure is decreased during the carburization process, the outdiffusion of silicon atomsthrough SiC is enhanced, and leads to SiC nanotubes synthesis. SiC nanotubes sidewalls are dense,with an excellent crystalline quality. These original SiC nanotubes have a high surface to volume ratioand thus can be used for sensors or storage devices.The first step for direct applications has also been demonstrated since first results on electricalperformances of nano-field effect transistors, with these nano-objects as channel, are promising
Leclere, Cédric. "Spectroscopies X et diffraction anomale de boîtes quantiques GaN et d'hétéro-structure III-N : inter-diffusion et ordre à courte distance." Phd thesis, Université de Grenoble, 2013. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-01072456.
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