Structural and electronic properties of Si/Ge nanoparticles

[摘要] Results of a theoretical study of the electronic properties of (Si)Ge and (Ge)Si core-shell nanoparticles, homogeneous SiGe clusters, and Ge parallel to Si clusters with an interphase separating the Si and Ge atoms are presented. In general, (Si)Ge particles are more stable than (Ge)Si ones, and SiGe systems are more stable than Ge parallel to Si ones. It is found that the frontier orbitals, that dictate the optical properties, are localized to the surface, meaning that saturating dangling bonds on the surface with ligands may influence the optical properties significantly. In the central parts we identify a weak tendency for the Si atoms to accept electrons, whereas Ge atoms donate electrons.

[发布日期] 2006-10-01

[关键词] LIGHT-EMITTING-DIODES;SILICON CLUSTERS;CORE/SHELL NANOPARTICLES;SEMICONDUCTING POLYMER;ENERGY-GAP;NANOCRYSTALS;ELECTROLUMINESCENCE;HETEROSTRUCTURES;SOLIDS;SCHEME