Understanding the role of catalysts in the epitaxial growth of multinary III-V semiconductor nanowires and nanowire heterostructures (2011-2013)
Abstract
The growth of epitaxial semiconductor nanowires and their heterostructures has uncovered many scientific phenomena and extended the potential applications of semiconductor nanowires in many fields. However, their growth mechanism(s) remain unclear due to the complicated role of metallic catalysts during the growth process. This project aims, through combining detailed nanocharacterisations and theoretical modelling of carefully chosen multinary nanowire systems with designed catalysts, to understand the role of catalysts. This project will be first of its kind in this exciting research field. The new knowledge developed from this project will have a significant impact on the practical applications of nanowire-based devices and systems.
