Selective growth of znic oxide nanowires on the metal electrodes

• Published in: Journal of electroceramics Vol. 17; no. 2-4; pp. 923 - 928
• Main Authors: Choi, Young-Jin, Park, Jae-Hwan, Park, Jae-Gwan
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg Springer 01.12.2006; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Aluminum; Applied sciences; Catalysis; Catalysts; Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science; rheology; Electrodes; Exact sciences and technology; Materials science; Metals. Metallurgy; Nanoscale materials and structures: fabrication and characterization; Nanowires; Physics; Platinum; Quantum wires; Semiconductors; Titanium; Patterning; Inorganic compounds; Oxides; Aluminium; Zinc Oxides; XRD; Experimental study; AES; Fabrication; Alignment; Selective growth; Platinum; Titanium; Patterning Semiconductors; Electrodeposition; ZnO; Nanowires
• ISSN: 1385-3449; 1573-8663
• DOI: 10.1007/s10832-006-4986-4

Although nanowires have been attractive subject of numerous researches due to their fascinating features, their compatibilities with industrial aspects of semiconductor technology should be considered for further progress. In this regard, the selective growth of nanowires on typical electrodes of semiconductor industry would be a step forward. In this study, we studied growth and alignment of ZnO nanowires on the desired position on several kinds of electrodes. As typical electrode materials aluminum, titanium, and platinum were considered. For patterned growth of ZnO nanowires on the selective area of Al, Ti, and Pt electrodes, Au catalytic layer was deposited on the desired position of the electrodes and the optimized processing conditions that the nanowires could be grown only where the patterned catalytic layer present were thoroughly examined.