Facile development of InP nanowires via metal-assisted chemical etching and their optical properties

Abdul Kareem K. Soopy, Adel Najar, Florent Ravau, Dalvaver H. Anjum

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Abstract

We report on developing Indium phosphide nanowires (InP NWs) via a cost-effective, metal-assisted photochemical electroless etching (MacEtch) technique with silver as the catalyst. Several micrometre length nanowires fabricated with optimized etching conditions were observed with SEM. The synthesis mechanism of InP NWs using the MacEtch method is presented. Photoluminescence (PL) measurements of InP NWs shows a red-shift PL peak compared to the as-grown sample associated with the relaxation of compressive strain. This fast and feasible nanowire fabrication method might be used for the development of power optoelectronics devices and gas sensors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy
Subtitle of host publicationGeneration and Applications, ICREGA 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages25-28
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728183015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2 2021
Event6th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Applications, ICREGA 2021 - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Duration: Feb 2 2021Feb 4 2021

Publication series

Name2021 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Applications, ICREGA 2021

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Applications, ICREGA 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAl Ain
Period2/2/212/4/21

Keywords

  • Indium phosphide
  • electroless etching
  • nanowire
  • photoluminescence

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Waste Management and Disposal

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