Electroplating Cobalt Films on Silicon Nanostructures for Sensing Molecules

Autor: Chihyang Chen, Zhe Kan, Zibo Wang, Haibin Huo, Mengyan Shen
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Molecules, Vol 27, Iss 23, p 8440 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1420-3049
DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238440
Popis: In this study, we electroplated Co and Cu on nano-spiked silicon substrates that were treated with femtosecond laser irradiations. With energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis by a scanning electron microscope (SEM), it was found that both Co and Cu are primarily coated on the spike surfaces without changing the morphology of the nanospikes. We also found that nanoscale bridges were formed, connecting the Co-coated silicon spikes. The formation of these bridges was studied and optimized through a series of time-controlled electroplating and oxidizing processes. The bridges are related to the oxidation of Co in the air. When it is irradiated with visible light, this special structure has shown a capability of interactions with carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide molecules. The electroplated cobalt may be used for gas sensors.
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