@misc{SchoeneichSchmidt, author = {Sch{\"o}neich, Michael and Schmidt, Peer}, title = {Kinetics of phase formation in solid - gas reactions: Iron and Arsenic}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie}, volume = {638}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie}, number = {10}, doi = {10.1002/zaac.201204026}, pages = {S. 1579}, abstract = {Based on the experience of thermo-chemical studies on a High-Temperature Gas-Balance a time dependent analysis has been developed for the investigations of the kinetics of solid-gas reactions. The course of solid-gas reactions can be examined unambiguously by separation of the initial solids. By this setup the visualization of different stages of solid-gas reaction (vaporization, phase formation) becomes feasible. Time dependent analysis of the formation of FeAs results in an assignment of the underlying principles of kinetics derived from the conversion factor α.}, language = {en} } @misc{SchmidtSchoeneichNilgesetal., author = {Schmidt, Peer and Sch{\"o}neich, Michael and Nilges, Tom and Weihrich, Richard}, title = {Identification of Metastable States in Heterogeneous Phase Formation}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie}, volume = {638}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie}, number = {10}, doi = {10.1002/zaac.201204134}, pages = {S. 1633}, language = {en} } @techreport{SchmidtEfimova, author = {Schmidt, Peer and Efimova, Anastasia}, title = {Kristallisationsverhalten von Phasenwechselmaterialien als Latentw{\"a}rmespeicher (KristallLaW): Abschlussbericht}, publisher = {BTU Cottbus - Senftenberg, Fachgebiet Anorganische Chemie}, address = {Senftenberg}, doi = {10.2314/GBV:884496287}, pages = {44}, abstract = {Phasenwechselmaterialien (PCM) sind chemische Verbindungen oder deren Mischungen, die bei einer definierten Temperatur schmelzen bzw. erstarren. Der zyklische Einsatz von W{\"a}rmespeichern erm{\"o}glicht den Ausgleich von {\"U}berlasten f{\"u}r den Bedarf oder den „Abfall" von W{\"a}rme sowie die Vergleichm{\"a}ßigung von W{\"a}rmeprofilen. Bestehende anorganische Materialien weisen {\"u}berwiegend Einschr{\"a}nkungen bez{\"u}glich der Anforderungen an eine geringe Hysterese von Aufheizung und Abk{\"u}hlung auf. Das Maß der Unterk{\"u}hlung der Schmelze sowie ein zyklenstabiler W{\"a}rmeaustausch kann aber durch Zus{\"a}tze als Kristallisationshilfen (Keimbildner) gesteuert werden. Im vorliegenden Bericht werden die Keimbildung und Kristallisation von Phasenwechselmaterialien unter folgenden Gesichtspunkten diskutiert: Methoden der Thermischen Analyse zur Untersuchung der thermochemischen Eigenschaften von PCM, thermochemische Eigenschaften anorganischer Salze und Salzhydrate als PCM, dominierende Kristallstrukturen und Strukturmotive anorganischer Salze und Salzhydrate als PCM, dominierende Kristallstrukturen und Strukturmotive anorganischer Stoffe als homogener und heterogener Keimbildner, {\"A}nderung der thermochemischen Eigenschaften von PCM bei Zusatz von Keimbildnern, geeignete Konzentrationsbereiche von Keimbildnern, Homogenit{\"a}t/Segregation von Phasen.}, language = {de} } @book{BinnewiesFinzeRadiusetal., author = {Binnewies, Michael and Finze, Maik and Radius, Udo and Schmidt, Peer}, title = {Anorganische Chemie, Band 6: Nebengruppen - Teil 1}, edition = {1. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55904-8}, pages = {61}, abstract = {Stellung der Nebengruppenelemente im Periodensystem, Gruppeneigenschaften, Gewinnung der Metalle, die Nebengruppen (Gruppen 3 bis 12)}, language = {de} } @book{BinnewiesFinzeRadiusetal., author = {Binnewies, Michael and Finze, Maik and Radius, Udo and Schmidt, Peer}, title = {Anorganische Chemie, Band 7: Nebengruppen - Teil 2}, edition = {1. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-55906-2}, pages = {64}, abstract = {Koordinationschemie,Konzepte der chemischen Bindung in Komplexverbindungen}, language = {de} } @book{BinnewiesFinzeRadiusetal., author = {Binnewies, Michael and Finze, Maik and Radius, Udo and Schmidt, Peer}, title = {Anorganische Chemie, Band 8: Metallorganische Chemie der {\"U}bergangsmetalle}, edition = {1. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-56030-3}, pages = {87}, language = {de} } @book{BinnewiesFinzeRadiusetal., author = {Binnewies, Michael and Finze, Maik and Radius, Udo and Schmidt, Peer}, title = {Anorganische Chemie, Band 9: Festk{\"o}rperchemie}, edition = {1. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-47577-5}, pages = {91}, abstract = {Beschreibung kristalliner Strukturen, Strukturen anorganischer Festk{\"o}rper und Methoden zur Synthese und Kristallz{\"u}chtung}, language = {de} } @book{BinnewiesFinzeRadiusetal., author = {Binnewies, Michael and Finze, Maik and Radius, Udo and Schmidt, Peer}, title = {Anorganische Chemie, Band 10: Lanthanoide}, edition = {1. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-47543-0}, pages = {28}, abstract = {Vorkommen, Gewinnung und Verbindungen der Lanthanoide - Anwendungen der Lanthanoide und ihrer Verbindungen}, language = {de} } @misc{EfimovaVargaMatuscheketal., author = {Efimova, Anastasia and Varga, Janos and Matuschek, Georg and Saraji-Bozorgzad, Mohammad R. and Denner, Thomas and Zimmermann, Ralf and Schmidt, Peer}, title = {Thermal Resilience of Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids—Studies on Short- and Long-Term Thermal Stability and Decomposition Mechanism of 1-Alkyl-3-methylimidazolium Halides by Thermal Analysis and Single-Photon Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry}, series = {Journal of Physical Chemistry B}, volume = {122}, journal = {Journal of Physical Chemistry B}, number = {37}, doi = {10.1021/acs.jpcb.8b06416}, pages = {8738 -- 8749}, abstract = {Ionic liquids are often considered as green alternatives of volatile organic solvents. The thermal behavior of the ionic liquids is relevant for a number of emerging large-scale applications at elevated temperature. Knowledge about the degradation products is indispensable for treatment and recycling of the used ionic liquids. The objective of this paper was an investigation of the short- and long-term stability of several 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium halides, determination of the degradation products, and the elucidation of their decomposition patterns and structure-stability relations. Short-term stability and mechanism of thermal degradation were investigated by a self-developed, innovative thermal analysis single-photon ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry device with Skimmer coupling. The applied technology provides real-time monitoring of the forming species and allows tracing their change during the course of the decomposition. Therein, the almost fragment-free soft ionization with vacuum ultraviolet photons plays a crucial role. We have detected unfragmented molecules whose formation was only assumed by electron ionization. Nevertheless, the main decomposition products of the selected ionic liquids were alkyl imidazoles, alkenes, alkyl halides, and hydrogen halides. From the decomposition products, we have deduced the fragmentation patterns and discussed their interrelation with the length of the alkyl chain and the type of the halide anion. Our results did not suggest the evaporation of the investigated ionic liquids prior to their decomposition under atmospheric conditions. Long-term thermal stability and applicability were determined based on thermogravimetric analysis evaluated with a kinetic model. Thus, the time-dependent maximum operation temperature (MOT) for the respective ionic liquids has been calculated. As a rule, the short-term stability overestimates the long-term decomposition temperatures; the calculated MOT are significantly lower (at least 100 K) than the standardly obtained decomposition temperatures.}, language = {en} } @incollection{NilgesSchmidtWeihrich, author = {Nilges, Tom and Schmidt, Peer and Weihrich, Richard}, title = {Phosphorus: The Allotropes, Stability, Synthesis, and Selected Applications}, series = {Encyclopedia of Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry}, booktitle = {Encyclopedia of Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry}, editor = {Scott, Robert A.}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {John Wiley Sons}, address = {Hoboken, US}, isbn = {978-1-119-95143-8}, doi = {10.1002/9781119951438.eibc2643}, pages = {1 -- 19}, abstract = {Phosphorus, first found in the seventeenth century, played an important role in the definition of the element term by Lavoisier and thus shaped the beginning of the era of modern chemistry. It was discovered for the first time in the most unstable crystalline modification—the white phosphorus. Today, a variety of experimentally proven allotropes are known. The most common allotropes, such as black, violet, and fibrous phosphorus, are described here with respect to their synthesis, crystal structures, thermal, and thermodynamic properties. Besides, more than 50 crystalline allotropes have been predicted, and their stabilities have been estimated using quantum-chemical methods. This way, phosphorus becomes one of the most structurally variable elements of the periodic table. In this article, some of the most reasonable and sophisticated calculations are presented. The applications of elemental phosphorus are mainly connected with its semiconducting properties. Thus, the development of current applications is strongly related to new synthesis methods for direct preparation of individual, phase pure allotropic forms of phosphorus. The past decade supplied basic results on the formation of black phosphorus and other modifications, primarily using the mineralizer concept. Related to graphene and other two-dimensional, layered structures, phosphorene is of drastically rising interest. The pertinent modifications are characterized by corrugated arrangement of six-membered P-rings, where both the boat conformation and the chair conformation are known. The application of phosphorene is in a jumping evolution. Currently, phosphorene is already in use in manifold ways, including as a sensor, optical device, transistor, energy-conversion material, and supercapacitor material.}, language = {en} } @misc{GroenkeSchmidtValldoretal., author = {Gr{\"o}nke, Martin and Schmidt, Peer and Valldor, Martin and Oswald, Steffen and Wolf, Daniel and Lubk, Axel and B{\"u}chner, Bernd and Hampel, Silke}, title = {Chemical vapor growth and delamination of α-RuCl3 nanosheets down to the monolayer limit}, series = {Nanoscale}, volume = {10}, journal = {Nanoscale}, number = {40}, issn = {2040-3372}, doi = {10.1039/C8NR04667K}, pages = {19014 -- 19022}, abstract = {2D layered honeycomb magnet α-ruthenium(III) chloride (α-RuCl3) is a promising candidate to realize a Kitaev spin model. As alteration of physical properties on the nanoscale is additionally intended, new synthesis approaches to obtain phase pure α-RuCl3 nanocrystals have been audited. Thermodynamic simulations of occurring gas phase equilibria were performed and optimization of synthesis conditions was achieved based on calculation results. Crystal growth succeeded via chemical vapor transport (CVT) in a temperature gradient of 973 K to 773 K on YSZ substrates. Single crystal sheets of high crystallinity with heights ≤ 30 nm were obtained via pure CVT. The crystal properties were characterized by means of optical and electron microscopy, AFM, SAED, micro-Raman and XPS proving their composition, morphology, crystallinity and phase-purity. A highlight of our study is the successful individualization of nanocrystals and the delamination of nanosheets on YSZ substrates down to the monolayer limit (≤ 1 nm) which was realized by means of substrate exfoliation and ultrasonication in a very reproducible way.}, language = {en} } @misc{PoddigDonathGebaueretal., author = {Poddig, Hagen and Donath, Tom and Gebauer, Paul and Finzel, Kati and Kohout, Miroslav and Wu, Yuandong and Schmidt, Peer and Doert, Thomas}, title = {Rare Earth Metal Polytellurides RETe1.8 (RE = Gd, Tb, Dy) - Directed Synthesis, Crystal and Electronic Structures, and Bonding Features}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie}, volume = {644}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie}, number = {24}, issn = {1521-3749}, doi = {10.1002/zaac.201800382}, pages = {1886 -- 1896}, abstract = {Single crystals of the polytellurides RETe1.8 of gadolinium, terbium, and dysprosium were prepared by chemical vapor transport and alkali metal halide flux reactions. To determine proper synthesis conditions for the desired target composition, the binary phase diagram Gd-Te was evaluated by CalPhaD methods. The compounds are isostructural to SmTe1.8 and crystallize in space group P4/n (no. 85) with lattice parameters of a = 966.10(4), 960.00(3), and 957.33(2) pm and c = 1794.15(10), 1785.77(6), and 1779.38(5) pm for GdTe1.8, TbTe1.8 and DyTe1.8, respectively. The structures consist of puckered [RETe] double slabs and planar telluride layers composed of Te2 dumbbells and linear Te3 units in accordance with ELI-D based bonding analyses. The latter can be understood as a Te3(4-) anion. GdTe1.8 is a semiconductor with a bandgap of 0.19 eV/0.17 eV (experimental / calculated). Magnetization data confirm trivalent RE ions and indicate antiferromagnetic order at T(N) = 12 K for TbTe1.8 and T(N) = 9.8 K for DyTe1.8, whereas GdTe1.8 remains paramagnetic down to 2 K.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BeckmannGuentherSchmidtetal., author = {Beckmann, Jens and G{\"u}nther, David and Schmidt, Peer and Sch{\"o}neich, Michael and Klepel, Olaf}, title = {Template assisted synthesis of porous carbon materials using porous concrete as a template}, series = {5th International Sypmosium on "Carbon on Catalysis", Books of abstracts, Bressanone/Brixen, 2012}, booktitle = {5th International Sypmosium on "Carbon on Catalysis", Books of abstracts, Bressanone/Brixen, 2012}, pages = {S. 94}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BeckmannGuentherKlepeletal., author = {Beckmann, Jens and G{\"u}nther, David and Klepel, Olaf and Schmidt, Peer}, title = {Porous concrete as a template for the synthesis of porous carbon materials}, series = {Annual World Conference on Carbon : (Carbon 2012) Krakow, Poland 17-22 June 2012}, booktitle = {Annual World Conference on Carbon : (Carbon 2012) Krakow, Poland 17-22 June 2012}, publisher = {Curran}, address = {Red Hook, NY}, isbn = {978-1-62993-436-5}, pages = {854}, language = {en} } @misc{ScholzSchoeneichSchmidt, author = {Scholz, Tanja and Sch{\"o}neich, Michael and Schmidt, Peer}, title = {Understanding Solid-State Phase-Formation Processes by Usingthe High-Temperature Gas Balance: The Example of Zr₂PTe₂}, series = {European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry}, journal = {European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry}, number = {21}, doi = {10.1002/ejic.201900281}, pages = {2577 -- 2582}, abstract = {Inorganic solid-state synthesis with phosphorus and tellurium requires a careful control of the reaction parameters because of the high volatility of the components. This initial disadvantage can be used as a benefit for the investigation of phase formation mechanisms by analyzing the individual vapor pressure behavior. The high-temperature gas-balance is introduced as a device for detection of heterogeneous solid-gas equilibria in closed reaction systems. The experimentally challenging synthesis of the phosphide telluride Zr₂PTe₂ is examined as a model system: optimized synthesis runs at lower temperatures (ϑ = 650 °C) in a faster time, while the quantity as well as the crystalline powder quality is increased. A stepwise solid-solid reaction of zirconium and tellurium according to Ostwald's rule of stages and the shrinking core model is revealed while phosphorus sublimes and subsequently condenses to react to the ternary compound. Additional phenomena such as melting, expansion, and mechanical instabilities can be observed that broaden the possibilities of the gas- balance.}, language = {en} } @misc{GroenkePohfleppSchmidtetal., author = {Gr{\"o}nke, Martin and Pohflepp, Danny and Schmidt, Peer and Valldor, Martin and Oswald, Steffen and Wolf, Daniel and Hao, Qi and Steiner, Udo and B{\"u}chner, Bernd and Hampel, Silke}, title = {Simulation and synthesis of alpha-MoCl₃ nanosheets on substrates by short time chemical vapor transport}, series = {Nano-Structures \& Nano-Objects}, journal = {Nano-Structures \& Nano-Objects}, number = {19}, issn = {2352-507X}, doi = {10.1016/j.nanoso.2019.100324}, pages = {1 -- 7}, abstract = {Alpha-molybdenum(III) chloride (MoCl₃) belongs to layered van-der-Waals materials, which are in focus to exhibit interesting properties due to their weak chemical and magnetic interactions. Especially the structure of alpha-MoCl₃ has been discussed in terms of symmetry breaking dimerization of Mo atoms at room temperature, which might led to exotic ground states. By exploiting the 2D materials characteristics, an investigation of physical properties on the nanoscale is intended. We herein demonstrate the probably first approach to synthesize phase pure, as-grown alpha-MoCl₃ few-layer nanosheets by means of a pure short time chemical vapor transport (CVT) process. Vapor growth benefits from a one-step deposition of high crystalline alpha-MoCl₃ nanosheets without stacking faults on a substrate. Thus, mostly applied subsequent delamination, associated with the introduction of structural defects, becomes redundant. According to the CVT process thermodynamic simulations of gas phase equilibria have been performed and the synthesis conditions could be optimized based on the calculation results. By CVT the as-grown nanolayers are deposited on sapphire (Al₂O₃) substrates by applying a temperature gradient of 70 K from 743 K to 673 K. Single crystalline sheets with thicknesses ≤75 nm down to five layer (3 nm) could be obtained by using a pure CVT process. According to the deposited nanostructures we approve the desired composition, morphology, phase purity and high crystallinity by using several microscopy and spectroscopy techniques. Furthermore, we show micro-RAMAN measurements which hint at a slight increase in phonon energies for nanosheets in comparison to the corresponding bulk phase.}, language = {en} } @misc{GroenkeArroziBronkallaetal., author = {Gr{\"o}nke, Martin and Arrozi, Ubed S. F. and Bronkalla, Nadine and Schmidt, Peer and Valldor, Martin and Oswald, Steffen and Woodcock, Thomas G. and Eckert, Victoria and Hao, Qi and Pl{\"u}schke, Laura and Lederer, Albena and Nielsch, Kornelius and B{\"u}chner, Bernd and Kaskel, Stefan and Hampel, Silke}, title = {Layered α-TiCl₃: Microsheets on YSZ Substrates for Ethylene Polymerization with Enhanced Activity}, series = {Chemistry of Materials}, volume = {31}, journal = {Chemistry of Materials}, number = {14}, doi = {10.1021/acs.chemmater.9b01818}, pages = {5305 -- 5313}, abstract = {The transition metal halide α-titanium(III) chloride (α-TiCl₃) is a layered two-dimensional compound and a well-established Ziegler-Natta catalyst for the polymerization of ethylene. A new synthesis technique is used to obtain thin sheets of α-TiCl₃ that show exceptional physical properties in contrast to their bulk counterparts, due to an enlarged surface-to-volume ratio. Chemical vapor transport (CVT) of α-titanium(III) chloride directly on substrates results in microsheets that exhibit an improved catalytic effect. For rational planning of synthesis conditions, thermodynamic simulations of occurring gas-phase equilibria were performed. Based on these calculation results, crystal growth was achieved by adding GaCl₃via pure short term CVT in a temperature gradient of 700-600 K on yttrium-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) substrates. Phase pure, as-grown, single crystal sheets with high crystallinity and a thickness of around 4 μm were obtained. These thin sheets of α-TiCl₃ on YSZ substrates were implemented as catalysts for the ethylene polymerization reaction. A significant improvement of catalytic activity of 16\% was achieved, probably due to an increased surface-to-volume ratio. As a highlight, the as-grown microsheets were exfoliated subsequently to a thickness lower than 200 nm and an even higher catalytic activity of up to 24\% was confirmed experimentally due to delamination effects. This is the first time that an improved catalytic effect of α-TiCl₃ is observed as a result of downscaling from bulk to microsheets by CVT.}, language = {en} } @book{Schmidt, author = {Schmidt, Peer}, title = {Allgemeine Chemie}, edition = {1. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer-Spektrum}, address = {Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-57846-9}, pages = {268}, abstract = {Atombau, Konzepte der Chemischen Bindung sowie Thermodynamische Kenngr{\"o}ßen zu Beschreibung chemischer Gleichgewichte und zeitabh{\"a}ngige Einstellung des chemischen Gleichgewichts}, language = {de} } @misc{GroenkeBuschbeckSchmidtetal., author = {Gr{\"o}nke, Martin and Buschbeck, Benjamin and Schmidt, Peer and Valldor, Martin and Oswald, Steffen and Hao, Qi and Lubk, Axel and Wolf, Daniel and Steiner, Udo and B{\"u}chner, Bernd and Hampel, Silke}, title = {Chromium Trihalides CrX₃(X = Cl, Br, I): Direct Deposition of Micro- and Nanosheets on Substrates by Chemical Vapor Transport}, series = {Advanced Materials Interfaces}, volume = {6}, journal = {Advanced Materials Interfaces}, number = {24}, issn = {2196-7350}, doi = {10.1002/admi.201901410}, pages = {11}, abstract = {The experimental observation of intrinsic ferromagnetism in single layered chromium trihalides CrX₃ (X = Cl, Br, I) has gained outstanding attention recently due to their possible implementation in spintronic devices. However, the reproducible preparation of highly crystalline chromium(III) halide nanolayers without stacking faults is still an experimental challenge. As chromium trihalides consist of adjacent layers with weak interlayer coupling, the preparation of ultrathin CrX₃ nanosheets directly on substrates via vapor transport proves as an advantageous synthesis technique. It is demonstrated that vapor growth of ultrathin highly crystalline CrX₃ micro- and nanosheets succeeds directly on yttrium stabilized zirconia substrates in a one-step process via chemical vapor transport (CVT) in temperature gradients of 100 K (600°C → 500°C for CrCl₃ and 650°C → 550°C for CrBr₃ or CrI₃) without a need for subsequent delamination. Due to simulation results, optimization of synthesis conditions is realized and phase pure CrX₃ nanosheets with thicknesses ≤25 nm are obtained via short term CVT. The nanosheets morphology, crystallinity, and phase purity are analyzed by several techniques, including microscopy, diffraction, and spectroscopy. Furthermore, a potential subsequent delamination technique is demonstrated to give fast access to CrX₃ monolayers using the example of CrCl₃ .}, language = {en} } @misc{PabstChangFinzeletal., author = {Pabst, Falk and Chang, Jen-Hui and Finzel, Kati and Kohout, Miroslav and Schmidt, Peer and Ruck, Michael}, title = {The Subbromide Bi5Br4 - On the Existence of a Hidden Phase}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie}, volume = {646}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie}, number = {3}, doi = {10.1002/zaac.201800149}, pages = {149 -- 155}, abstract = {Black and irregularly shaped crystals of the bismuth-rich bromide Bi5Br4 were obtained as a by-product of the reaction of CsBr, Bi, and BiBr3. X-ray diffraction on a single-crystal revealed its orthorhombic structure with the space group Pmmn (no. 59) and lattice parameters a = 1800.0(2) pm, b = 1476.1(1) pm, and c = 924.5(2) pm at 296 K. The structure is composed of Bi82+ and Bi95+ polycations and bromidobismuthate(III) anions according to the structured formula Bi5Br4 = Bi20Br16 = Bi82+Bi95+[BiBr5]2-[Bi2Br11]5-. Bi5Br4 is the bismuth-richest among the bismuth subhalides containing isolated polycations. Extensive differential scanning calorimetry studies indicate that Bi5Br4 decomposes at 262 °C, i.e. one degree below the bismuth-rich eutectic at 263 °C. All attempts towards a rational synthesis yielded predominantly the neighboring phases BiBr and Bi6Br7.}, language = {en} } @misc{LangeErnstTeubneretal., author = {Lange, Felix and Ernst, Owen C. and Teubner, Thomas and Richter, Carsten and Schmidbauer, Martin and Skibitzki, Oliver and Schroeder, Thomas and Schmidt, Peer and Boeck, Torsten}, title = {In-plane growth of germanium nanowires on nanostructured Si(001)/SiO2 substrates}, series = {Nano Futures}, volume = {4}, journal = {Nano Futures}, number = {3}, issn = {2399-1984}, doi = {10.1088/2399-1984/ab82a0}, pages = {1 -- 8}, abstract = {Germanium (Ge) nanowires (NWs) were grown in-plane on nano-structured Si(001)/SiO2 substrates by molecular beam epitaxy using gold (Au) as the solvent. The site-selective NW growth was enabled by a rectangular array of gold droplets on silicon (Si) tips with an Au nuclei density below 0.25 μm-2 on the surrounding silicon oxide (SiO2). The initial growth of Ge NWs starting from Si-Au droplets with SixGe1-x nucleation from ternary alloy is discussed from a thermodynamic point of view. The in-plane NW elongation occurred within ⟨110⟩ directions on the substrate and NWs were mainly bounded by two 55◦ inclined 111 facets and a less pronounced planar (001) top facet. Fully relaxed crystal lattices of Ge NWs were observed from two-dimensional reciprocal space maps of x-ray diffraction measurements.}, language = {en} }