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http://dx.doi.org/10.6111/JKCGCT.2011.21.3.110

Formation of GaN microstructures using metal catalysts on the vertex of GaN pyramids  

Yun, W.I. (Department of Applied Science, Korea Maritime University)
Jo, D.W. (Department of Applied Science, Korea Maritime University)
Ok, J.E. (Department of Applied Science, Korea Maritime University)
Jeon, H.S. (Department of Applied Science, Korea Maritime University)
Lee, G.S. (Department of Applied Science, Korea Maritime University)
Jung, S.K. (Department of Applied Science, Korea Maritime University)
Bae, S.M. (Department of Applied Science, Korea Maritime University)
Ahn, H.S. (Department of Applied Science, Korea Maritime University)
Yang, M. (Department of Applied Science, Korea Maritime University)
Abstract
In this paper, we propose a new method for the fabrication of GaN microstructures formed only on the vertex of GaN pyramid by using of metal catalysts. GaN pyramidal structures were selectively grown on 3 ${\mu}m$ $SiO_2$ dot patterns followed by thin film deposition of Au and Cr only on the vertex area of the GaN pyramids with precisely controlled photolithography. After the metal deposition, the samples were loaded in the MOVPE reactor for the growth of GaN microstructures for 10 minutes. Temperature for the growth of the GaN microstructures was changed from $650^{\circ}C$ to $750^{\circ}C$. Rod type GaN microstructures were grown in the direction of vertical to the six {1-101} facets and the shape of the GaN microstructures was changed depend on the type of metal.
Keywords
GaN; MOCVD; Micro structure; Metal catalyst;
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