Synthesis, characterization, and optical properties of ordered arrays of III-nitride nanocrystals.

Bhaviripudi, Sreekar; Qi, Jifa; Hu, Evelyn L; Belcher, Angela M · Nano Lett · 2007

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A new approach involving self-assembling block copolymer micellar templates and gas-phase reactions to synthesize arrays of monodisperse III-nitrides nanocrystals in the size range of 1-5 nm with uniform spacings between the nanoparticles is demonstrated. The photoluminescence emission spectra revealed the GaN nanocrystals are in the quantum-confined regime. This method not only offers great promise for the controlled synthesis of arrays of ternary III-nitride nanocrystals but may also enable doping in binary nitrides.

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