Balamurugan, B and Mehta, B. R. and Shivaprasad, S. M. (2003) "Nanoparticle route" for the synthesis of a stable and stoichiometric Cu2C2 phase—a semiconductor material. Applied Physics Letters, 82 (1). p. 115. ISSN 10.1063/1.2928220
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Abstract
A stable and stoichiometric Cu2C2 phase in nanoparticle form has been synthesized using activated reactive evaporation technique. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies reveal the formation of a stoichiometric Cu2C2 nanophase having a tetragonal structure. Cu2C2 samples have a high absorption coefficient with a size-dependent optical absorption edge and n-type semiconducting nature. Due to its structural stability, chemical compatibility with other low-cost semiconductor materials, and suitable electrical and optical properties, the Cu2C2 phase has the potential of emerging as a semiconductor material.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Physical Science > Nanophysics Physical Science > Nano objects Material Science > Nanochemistry Material Science > Nanostructured materials |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Physics Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Chemistry |
| ID Code: | 5080 |
| Deposited By: | JNCASR |
| Deposited On: | 27 May 2009 10:14 |
| Last Modified: | 27 May 2009 10:14 |
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