substrates using porous alumina membranes (PAMs) as templates. The relationships
between substrate temperatures (400–600° C) and site distribution of Ge NDs are studied.
Ordered arrangements of Ge NDs are realized at 400° C and 500° C, respectively. Due to
joint effect of substrate temperature and restrictions from PAM, an uncommon size change
trend is found. At 400° C, triangular pyramid-like and short cylindrical Ge NDs are obtained …