Porous Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride: Epitaxy, Catalysis, and Biotechnology Applications

by Randall M. Feenstra (Carnegie Mellon University ); Colin E. C. Wood

• ISBN13: 9780470751824
• ISBN10: 0470751827
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-06-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Porous Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride: Epitaxy, Catalysis, and Biotechnology Applications presents the state-of-the-art in knowledge and applications of porous semiconductor materials having a wide band gap. This comprehensive reference begins with an overview of porous wide-band-gap technology, and describes the underlying scientific basis for each application area. Additional chapters cover preparation, characterization, and topography; processing porous SiC; medical applications; magnetic ion behavior, and many more

Table of Contents

Preface

Porous SiC Preparation, Characterization and Morphology

Introduction

Triangular Porous Morphology in n-type 4H-SiC

Nano-columnar Pore Formation in 6H SiC

Summary

Acknowledgements

References

Processing Porous SiC: Diffusion, Oxidation, Contact Formation.

Introduction

Formation of Porous Layer

Diffusion in Porous SiC

Oxidation

Contacts to Porous SiC

Acknowledgements

References

Growth of SiC on Porous SiC Buffer Layers.

Introduction

SiC CVD Growth

Growth of 3C-SiC on porous Si via Cold-Wall Epitaxy

Growth of 3C-SiC on Porous 3C-SiC

Growth of 4H-SiC on Porous 4H-SiC

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

References

Preparation and Properties of Porous GaN Fabricated by Metal-Assisted Electroless Etching.

Introduction

Creation of Porous GaN by Electroless Etching

Morphology Characterization

Luminescence of Porous GaN

Raman Spectroscopy of Porous GaN

Summary and Conclusions

Acknowledgements

References

Growth of GaN on Porous SiC by Molecular Beam Epitaxy.

Introduction

Morphology and Preparation of Porous SiC Substrates

MBE Growth of GaN on Porous SiC Substrates

Summary

Acknowledgements

References

GaN Lateral Epitaxy Growth Using Porous SiNx, TiNx and SiC.

Introduction

Epitaxy of GaN on Porous SiNx Network

Epitaxial Lateral Overgrowth of GaN on Porous TiN

Growth of GaN on Porous SiC

Acknowledgements

References

HVPE Growth of GaN on Porous SiC Substrates.

Introduction

PSC SubstrateFabrication and Properties

Epitaxial Growth of GaN Films on PSC

Summary

References

Dislocation Mechanisms in GaN Films Grown on Porous Substrates or Interlayers.

Introduction

Extended Defects In Epitaxially Grown GaN Thin Layers

Dislocation Mechanisms in Conventional Lateral Epitaxy Overgrowth of GaN

Growth of GaN on Porous SiC Substrates

Growth of GaN on Porous SiN and TiN Interlayers

Summary

Acknowledgements

References

Electrical Properties of Porous SiC.

Introduction

Resistivity and Hall Effect

Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy

Sample Considerations

Potential Energy Near a Pore

DLTS Data and Analysis

Acknowledgements

References

Magnetism of Doped GaN Nanostructures.

Introduction

Mn-Doped GaN Crystal

Mn-Doped GaN Thin Films

Mn- and Cr-Doped GaN One-Dimensional Structures

N-Doped Mn and CrClusters

Acknowledgements

References

SiC Catalysis Technology.

Introduction

Silicon Carbide Support

Heat Effects During Reaction

Reactions on SiC as Catalytic Supports

Examples of SiC Catalyst Applications

Prospects and Conclusions

References

Nanoporous SiC as a Semi-Permeable Biomembrane for Medical Use: Practical and Theoretical Considerations.

The Rationale for Implantable Semi-Permeable Materials

The Biology of Soluble Signaling Proteins in Tissue

Measuring Cytokine Secretion In Living Tissues and Organs

Creating a Biocompatible Tissue û Device Interface: Advantages of SiC

The Testing of SiC Membranes for Permeability of Proteins

Improving the Structure of SiC Membranes for Biosensor Interfaces

Theoretical Considerations: Modeling Diffusion through a Porous Membrane

Future Development: Marriage of Membrane and Microchip

Conclusions <9>

Acknowledgements

References

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