Non-percolating and percolating silicon quantum dot (QD) networks were investigated by
plane-view energy filtered transmission electron microscopy (EF-TEM). The Si QD networks …

We use Raman scattering to investigate the size distribution, built-in strains and the
crystalline degree of Si-nanoclusters (Si-nc) in high-quality Si-rich oxynitride/SiO 2 …

Laser ablation refers to the phenomenon in which a low wavelength and short pulse (ns-fs)
duration of laser beam irradiates the surface of a target to induce instant local vaporization of …

The effect of the annealing temperature and the SiO 2 barrier thickness of silicon nanocrystal
(NC)/SiO 2 superlattices (SLs) on their structural and optical properties is investigated …

We use high-temperature-stable silicon nitride membranes to investigate single layers of
silicon nanocrystal ensembles by energy filtered transmission electron microscopy. The …

A silicon nanocrystal (Si NC) white light-emitting (λ=∼ 400–900 nm) thin film with a relatively
low resistivity of 1.6× 10 4 Ω m has been prepared as an active medium for electrically …

The achievement of an efficient all‐Si electrically‐pumped light emitter is a major milestone
in present optoelectronics still to be fulfilled. Silicon nanocrystals (Si NCs) are an attractive …

In this work we apply low-loss electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) to probe the
structural and electronic properties of single silicon nanocrystals (NCs) embedded in three …

Silicon, germanium, and compound semiconductors, among which silicon carbide, gallium
arsenide and gallium nitride are the most representative examples, play a withstanding role …

In the last few years, the emergence of studies concerning the resistive switching (RS)
phenomenon has resulted in the finding of a large amount of materials being capable of …