Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1792407 Journal of Crystal Growth 2011 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

We report on the particle assisted synthesis of core-shell AlP-GaP nanowires by use of metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy. The core-shell approach is chosen such as to stabilize the AlP which is highly sensitive to water. The nanowires were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy. These nanowires have an indirect band-gap and form a type II staggered heterojunction. By designed capping of the AlP cores by GaP, we find the nanowires to be stable for more than a year.

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