Anisotropic growth of Cr Ad-layer: A one-dimensional nanostructure

E. P. Kim, T. H. Kim, S. T. Kim, Y. Kuk, S. J. Kahng

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    Abstract

    The growth behavior of Cr ad-layer on W(110) surface was studied with scanning tunneling microscopy. Two-dimensional islands are formed at Cr coverage of ∼0.3 monolayer, suggesting typical homogeneous nucleation. The growth mode undergoes a transition to the formation of organized nano-scale lines at the coverage of > 0.5 monolayer. The grown lines are aligned along [1̄11] and [11̄1] directions at room temperature. At an elevated temperature, trenches are formed in a two-dimensional wetting layer with high aspect ratios. Possible microscopic origins for the observed structures are discussed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)317-320
    Number of pages4
    JournalThin Solid Films
    Volume441
    Issue number1-2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2003 Sept 22

    Bibliographical note

    Funding Information:
    We acknowledge financial support by Korea Research Foundation (KRF-2001-015-DP0164), by Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy of Korea (Nano standard program), and by Ministry of Science and Technology of Korea through National Creative Research Initiatives and National R&D Project for Nano Science and Technology.

    Keywords

    • Epitaxy
    • Nanostructures
    • Scanning tunneling microscope
    • Structural properties

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
    • Surfaces and Interfaces
    • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
    • Metals and Alloys
    • Materials Chemistry

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