About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials
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Presentation Title |
Electron Transport Properties in Metal Nanowhiskers |
Author(s) |
Gunther Richter, Olga Iaroslavtseva |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Gunther Richter |
Abstract Scope |
One-dimensional nanostructures attracted in the past years a high interest due to their properties. They are thought to be the future building blocks for novel (nano-)technological devices. Especially semiconductor nanowires are under investigation for their unique properties. However, metals as one of the oldest were so far difficult to fabricate in sub-micrometer diameter dimensions. We report the successful growth of defect scarce nanowhiskers with aspect ratios up to 1000. The unique microstructure allow for probing the genuine physical properties in such structures.
In this report we will focus on the electron transport properties of metal nanowhisker with diameters ~100 nm. The room temperature conductivity is at the same value as the bulk one, this is in stark contrast to common interconnects. We will discuss the influence of the microstructure and especially the surface on conductivity. The room temperature findings are supported by observations at 10K temperature. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Nanotechnology, Thin Films and Interfaces, |