Tunable conduction type of solution-processed germanium nanoparticle based field effect transistors and their inverter integration

Literature Information

Publication Date 2015-08-04
DOI 10.1039/C5CP03321G
Impact Factor 3.676
Authors

Zeynep Meric, Christian Mehringer, Nicolas Karpstein, Michael P. M. Jank, Wolfgang Peukert


View Original

Abstract

In this work we demonstrate the fabrication of germanium nanoparticle (NP) based electronics. The whole process chain from the nanoparticle production up to the point of inverter integration is covered. Ge NPs with a mean diameter of 33 nm and a geometric standard deviation of 1.19 are synthesized in the gas phase by thermal decomposition of GeH4 precursor in a seeded growth process. Dispersions of these particles in ethanol are employed to fabricate thin particulate films (60 to 120 nm in thickness) on substrates with a pre-patterned interdigitated aluminum electrode structure. The effect of temperature treatment, polymethyl methacrylate encapsulation and alumina coating by plasma-assisted atomic layer deposition (employing various temperatures) on the performance of these layers as thin film transistors (TFTs) is investigated. This coating combined with thermal annealing delivers ambipolar TFTs which show an Ion/Ioff ratio in the range of 102. We report fabrication of n-type, p-type or ambipolar Ge NP TFTs at maximum temperatures of 450 °C. For the first time, a circuit using two ambipolar TFTs is demonstrated to function as a NOT gate with an inverter gain of up to 4 which can be operated at room temperature in ambient air.

Related Literature

Efficient boron removal by using mesoporous matrices grafted with saccharides

Gertrudis Rodríguez-López, M. Dolores Marcos, Ramón Martínez-Máñez, Félix Sancenón, Juan Soto, Luis A. Villaescusa, Danile Beltrán, Pedro Amorós

2004-08-19 Communication

DOI: 10.1039/B406611A

Synthesis and in vitro photodynamic activity of new hexadeca-carboxy phthalocyanines

Chi-Fung Choi, Po-Ting Tsang, Jian-Dong Huang, Elaine Y. M. Chan, Wing-Hung Ko, Wing-Ping Fong, Dennis K. P. Ng

2004-08-25 Communication

DOI: 10.1039/B405868B

Preparation of ordered large pore SBA-15 silica functionalized with aminopropyl groups through one-pot synthesis

Xueguang Wang, Kyle S. K. Lin, Jerry C. C. Chan, Soofin Cheng

2004-10-08 Communication

DOI: 10.1039/B408022J

Supramolecular isomerism in spin crossover networks with aurophilic interactions

Ana Galet, M. Carmen Muñoz, Víctor Martínez, José Antonio Real

2004-09-07 Communication

DOI: 10.1039/B409974E

Room temperature photochromic liquid crystal [3H]-naphtho[2,1-b]pyrans—photochromism in the mesomorphic state

Michel Frigoli, Georg H. Mehl

2004-08-02 Communication

DOI: 10.1039/B407561G

Unexpected oxidative C–C cleavage in the metallation of 2-substituted imidazolium salts to give N-heterocyclic carbene complexes

Anthony R. Chianese, Brian M. Zeglis, Robert H. Crabtree

2004-08-25 Communication

DOI: 10.1039/B409672J

Isolation and characterisation of the mixed-metal alkyl amide [(TMEDA)Na(μ-Bu)(μ-TMP)Mg(TMP)], an unexpected chelate-trapped intermediate in the formation of inverse crowns

Eva Hevia, Daniel J. Gallagher, Alan R. Kennedy, Robert E. Mulvey, Charles T. O'Hara, Christine Talmard

2004-09-23 Communication

DOI: 10.1039/B410293B

Single-walled carbon nanotubes acquire a specific lectin-affinity through supramolecular wrapping with lactose-appended schizophyllan

Teruaki Hasegawa, Tomohisa Fujisawa, Munenori Numata, Mariko Umeda, Takahiro Matsumoto, Taro Kimura, Shiro Okumura, Kazuo Sakurai, Seiji Shinkai

2004-08-20 Communication

DOI: 10.1039/B407409B

A regioregular polyalkylthiophene bearing covalently-linked biotin, and its interaction with avidin in solution and in thin films

Fouzi Mouffouk, Simon J. Higgins, Stewart J. Brown, Naser Sedghi, Bill Eccleston, Stuart Reeman

2004-09-06 Communication

DOI: 10.1039/B408935A

You might also like

Compound Q&A

What is 1-(2,4,6-Trifluorophenyl)ethanol (CAS: 1250113-83-7)?

1-(2,4,6-Trifluorophenyl)ethanol is an organic compound with the CAS number 1250...

1250113-83-71-(2,4,6-Trifluoroph...
Compound Q&A

Is 1-(2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone (CAS: 919111-34-5) safe?

1-(2,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone (CAS: 919111-34-5) is ...

919111-34-51-(2,4-Dimethoxybenz...
Compound Q&A

What are the physical and chemical properties of (7S,15R)-6β,15-Diacetoxy-7α,20-epoxy-7-hydroxykaura-2,16-dien-1-one (CAS: 51419-51-3)?

(7S,15R)-6β,15-Diacetoxy-7α,20-epoxy-7-hydroxykaura-2,16-dien-1-one is a crystal...

51419-51-3(7S,15R)-6β,15-Diace...
Compound Q&A

What regulatory guidelines apply to rac-ethyl (1r,4r)-4-hydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylate, trans (CAS: 3618-04-0)?

The compound rac-ethyl (1r,4r)-4-hydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylate, trans (CAS: 3...

3618-04-0rac-ethyl (1r,4r)-4-...
Compound Q&A

What is the market or research trend for 2-(2,4-Difluorophenoxy)-3-nitropyridine (CAS: 175135-62-3)?

The market for 2-(2,4-Difluorophenoxy)-3-nitropyridine (CAS: 175135-62-3) is cur...

175135-62-32-(2,4-Difluoropheno...
Compound Q&A

What are the main uses of 6-Diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine (CAS: 157-03-9)?

The main uses of 6-Diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine (CAS: 157-03-9) include research in ...

157-03-96-Diazo-5-oxo-L-norl...
Compound Q&A

What precautions should be taken when handling 2-Aminoethyl-mono-amide-DOTA-tris(tBu ester) (CAS: 173308-19-5)?

When handling 2-Aminoethyl-mono-amide-DOTA-tris(tBu ester) (CAS: 173308-19-5), i...

173308-19-52-Aminoethyl-mono-am...
Compound Q&A

How is 5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde (CAS: 178488-37-4) typically synthesized?

5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde (CAS: 178488-37-4) can be synthesi...

178488-37-45-Methylimidazo[1,2-...
Compound Q&A

Are there alternatives to 2,4,6-Trihydroxyisophthalaldehyde (CAS: 4396-13-8) in synthesis?

There are alternative reagents that can be used in the synthesis of 2,4,6-Trihyd...

4396-13-82,4,6-Trihydroxyisop...
Compound Q&A

What is (2Z)-3-(5-Fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-sulfanylacrylic acid (CAS: 179461-52-0)?

(2Z)-3-(5-Fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-sulfanylacrylic acid is a chemical compound wi...

179461-52-0(2Z)-3-(5-Fluoro-1H-...

Source Journal

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
CiteScore: 5.5
Self-citation Rate: 10.3%
Articles per Year: 3036

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP) is an international journal co-owned by 19 physical chemistry and physics societies from around the world. This journal publishes original, cutting-edge research in physical chemistry, chemical physics and biophysical chemistry. To be suitable for publication in PCCP, articles must include significant innovation and/or insight into physical chemistry; this is the most important criterion that reviewers and Editors will judge against when evaluating submissions. The journal has a broad scope and welcomes contributions spanning experiment, theory, computation and data science. Topical coverage includes spectroscopy, dynamics, kinetics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, catalysis, surface science, quantum mechanics, quantum computing and machine learning. Interdisciplinary research areas such as polymers and soft matter, materials, nanoscience, energy, surfaces/interfaces, and biophysical chemistry are welcomed if they demonstrate significant innovation and/or insight into physical chemistry. Joined experimental/theoretical studies are particularly appreciated when complementary and based on up-to-date approaches.

Recommended Compounds

Recommended Suppliers

Disclaimer
This page provides academic journal information for reference and research purposes only. We are not affiliated with any journal publishers and do not handle publication submissions. For publication-related inquiries, please contact the respective journal publishers directly.
If you notice any inaccuracies in the information displayed, please contact us at support@chemtradehub.com. We will promptly review and address your concerns.