Surface transfer doping of diamond by MoO3: a combined spectroscopic and Hall measurement study

Russell, S. A. O., Cao, L., Qi, D., Tallaire, A., Crawford, K. G., Wee, A. T. S. and Moran, D. A. J. (2013) Surface transfer doping of diamond by MoO3: a combined spectroscopic and Hall measurement study. Applied Physics Letters, 103(20), p. 202112. (doi: 10.1063/1.4832455)

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Abstract

Surface transfer doping of diamond has been demonstrated using MoO3 as a surface electron acceptor material. Synchrotron-based high resolution photoemission spectroscopy reveals that electrons are transferred from the diamond surface to MoO3, leading to the formation of a sub-surface quasi 2-dimensional hole gas within the diamond. Ex-situ electrical characterization demonstrated an increase in hole carrier concentration from 1.00 × 1013/cm2 for the air-exposed hydrogen-terminated diamond surface to 2.16 × 1013/cm2 following MoO3 deposition. This demonstrates the potential to improve the stability and performance of hydrogen-terminated diamond electronic devices through the incorporation of high electron affinity transition metal oxides.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Russell, Dr Stephen and Moran, Professor David
Authors: Russell, S. A. O., Cao, L., Qi, D., Tallaire, A., Crawford, K. G., Wee, A. T. S., and Moran, D. A. J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:Applied Physics Letters
Publisher:American Institute of Physics
ISSN:0003-6951
ISSN (Online):1077-3118

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
450861Ultra short gate length diamond FETs for high power/high frequency applicationsDavid MoranEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/E054668/1ENG - ENGINEERING ELECTRONICS & NANO ENG