It is found that ultrathin poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) film with a 2.5 nm-thick layer exhibits a higher mobility of 5.0× 10-2 cm2/V-s than its bulk counterpart. The crystalline structure of the as-fabricate...It is found that ultrathin poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) film with a 2.5 nm-thick layer exhibits a higher mobility of 5.0× 10-2 cm2/V-s than its bulk counterpart. The crystalline structure of the as-fabricated ultrathin P3HT layer is verified by atomic force microscopy as well as grazing incidence X-ray diffraction. Transient measurements of the as-fabricated transistors reveal the influence of the interface traps on charge transport. These results are explained by the trap energy level distribution at the interface manipulated by layers of polymer film.展开更多
This paper investigates the major structural parameters, such as crystal quality and strain state of (001)-oriented GaN thin films grown on sapphire substrates by metalorganic chemical vapour deposition, using an in...This paper investigates the major structural parameters, such as crystal quality and strain state of (001)-oriented GaN thin films grown on sapphire substrates by metalorganic chemical vapour deposition, using an in-plane grazing incidence x-ray diffraction technique. The results are analysed and compared with a complementary out-of-plane x- ray diffraction technique. The twist of the GaN mosaic structure is determined through the direct grazing incidence t of (100) reflection which agrees well with the result obtained by extrapolation method. The method for directly determining the in-plane lattice parameters of the GaN layers is also presented. Combined with the biaxial strain model, it derives the lattice parameters corresponding to fully relaxed GaN films. The GaN epilayers show an increasing residual compressive stress with increasing layer thickness when the two dimensional growth stage is established, reaching to a maximum level of-0.89 GPa.展开更多
The composition and stain distributions in the InGaN epitaxial films are jointly measured by employing various x-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques, including out-of-plane XRD at special planes, in-plane grazing incid...The composition and stain distributions in the InGaN epitaxial films are jointly measured by employing various x-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques, including out-of-plane XRD at special planes, in-plane grazing incidence XRD, and reciprocal space mapping (RSM). It is confirmed that the measurement of (204) reflection allows a rapid access to estimate the composition without considering the influence of biaxial strain. The two-dimensional RSM checks composition and degree of strain relaxation jointly, revealing an inhomogeneous strain distribution profile along the growth direction. As the film thickness increases from 100 nm to 450 nm, the strain status of InGaN films gradually transfers from almost fully strained to fully relaxed state and then more In atoms incorporate into the film, while the near-interface region of InGaN films remains pseudomorphic to GaN.展开更多
Crystallographic dynamics of blend films of regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT) mixed with [6-6-]-phenylC61-butyric acid methyl ester(PC61BM) treated by thermal annealing or by adding solvent 1,8-diiodooct...Crystallographic dynamics of blend films of regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT) mixed with [6-6-]-phenylC61-butyric acid methyl ester(PC61BM) treated by thermal annealing or by adding solvent 1,8-diiodooctane(DIO) are characterized by 2D-grazing incidence x-ray diffraction(2D-GIXRD). The results show that the P3 HT chains are primarily oriented with the thiophene ring edge-on to the substrate, with a small fraction of chains oriented plane-on. The interplanar spacing becomes narrow after being treated by DIO, and the coherence length of the P3 HT crystallites increases after being treated by thermal annealing or DIO, which is accompanied by a change in the orientation angle of the P3 HT lamellae. The increased ordering of P3 HT packing induced by thermal annealing or adding DIO contributes to enhanced photovoltaic performance.展开更多
基金Project supported by the Special Funds for the Development of Strategic Emerging Industries in Shenzhen City,China(Grant No.JCYJ20120830154526537)the Start-up Funding of South University of Science and Technology of Chinathe Strategic Research Grant of City University of Hong Kong of China(Grant No.7002724)
文摘It is found that ultrathin poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) film with a 2.5 nm-thick layer exhibits a higher mobility of 5.0× 10-2 cm2/V-s than its bulk counterpart. The crystalline structure of the as-fabricated ultrathin P3HT layer is verified by atomic force microscopy as well as grazing incidence X-ray diffraction. Transient measurements of the as-fabricated transistors reveal the influence of the interface traps on charge transport. These results are explained by the trap energy level distribution at the interface manipulated by layers of polymer film.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 60506001,60776047,60976045 and 60836003)the National Basic Research Programme of China (Grant No. 2007CB936700)the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars,China (Grant No. 60925017)
文摘This paper investigates the major structural parameters, such as crystal quality and strain state of (001)-oriented GaN thin films grown on sapphire substrates by metalorganic chemical vapour deposition, using an in-plane grazing incidence x-ray diffraction technique. The results are analysed and compared with a complementary out-of-plane x- ray diffraction technique. The twist of the GaN mosaic structure is determined through the direct grazing incidence t of (100) reflection which agrees well with the result obtained by extrapolation method. The method for directly determining the in-plane lattice parameters of the GaN layers is also presented. Combined with the biaxial strain model, it derives the lattice parameters corresponding to fully relaxed GaN films. The GaN epilayers show an increasing residual compressive stress with increasing layer thickness when the two dimensional growth stage is established, reaching to a maximum level of-0.89 GPa.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 60506001, 60776047, 60976045, and 60836003)the National Basic Research Programme of China (Grant No. 2007CB936700)the National Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars (Grant No. 60925017)
文摘The composition and stain distributions in the InGaN epitaxial films are jointly measured by employing various x-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques, including out-of-plane XRD at special planes, in-plane grazing incidence XRD, and reciprocal space mapping (RSM). It is confirmed that the measurement of (204) reflection allows a rapid access to estimate the composition without considering the influence of biaxial strain. The two-dimensional RSM checks composition and degree of strain relaxation jointly, revealing an inhomogeneous strain distribution profile along the growth direction. As the film thickness increases from 100 nm to 450 nm, the strain status of InGaN films gradually transfers from almost fully strained to fully relaxed state and then more In atoms incorporate into the film, while the near-interface region of InGaN films remains pseudomorphic to GaN.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51272022 and 11474018)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(Grant No.20120009130005)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.2012JBZ001)
文摘Crystallographic dynamics of blend films of regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT) mixed with [6-6-]-phenylC61-butyric acid methyl ester(PC61BM) treated by thermal annealing or by adding solvent 1,8-diiodooctane(DIO) are characterized by 2D-grazing incidence x-ray diffraction(2D-GIXRD). The results show that the P3 HT chains are primarily oriented with the thiophene ring edge-on to the substrate, with a small fraction of chains oriented plane-on. The interplanar spacing becomes narrow after being treated by DIO, and the coherence length of the P3 HT crystallites increases after being treated by thermal annealing or DIO, which is accompanied by a change in the orientation angle of the P3 HT lamellae. The increased ordering of P3 HT packing induced by thermal annealing or adding DIO contributes to enhanced photovoltaic performance.