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Electroluminescence and Spectral Shift of CdS Nanoparticles on Si Wafer
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 March 2011
Abstract
Preparation of CdS nanoparticles, devices fabrication, and electroluminescence properties at room temperature of CdS nanoparticles on silicon substrates are reported. A spectral shift of 86-meV of free exciton transition was observed that was due to the passivation of p-hydroxyl thiophenol molecules around nanoparticles. Controlled process conditions such as heat treatment and/or with oxygen-rich environment are experimented and found to have significant influences on emission spectra. Radiative recombination corresponding to oxygen-impurity level, 273 meV below bandgap energy, presents in samples prepared in oxygen-rich environment. In addition to such mechanism, coalescence of nanoparticles into bulk form also exists and contributes to enhanced luminescence.
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