Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9594630 | Surface Science | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) nano-objects, such as metallic nanofilms are the most fundamental building blocks for nanoelectronics devices. However, the fabrication of highly ordered nanofilms has been difficult because of well known Stranski-Krastanov growth, which results in rough growth front and high density grains. Here we report on the unusual high-quality film growth of Bi on a Si surface with atomic-level surface/interface smoothness and high film crystallinity. The formation of a newly discovered 2D allotrope was clarified to initiate its strong 2D growth. Above several-monolayer thickness, the 2D allotrope transforms into a single-crystalline film with bulk-like layered structure. Our study unveils the atomistic growth process of nano-sized Bi, and the obtained knowledge here will be generally applicable for the fabrication of various nano-devices using this intriguing material that shows rich thermal, magnetic, electronic properties in nanometer scale.
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Authors
T. Nagao, S. Yaginuma, M. Saito, T. Kogure, J.T. Sadowski, T. Ohno, S. Hasegawa, T. Sakurai,