Formation of Two-dimensional Electron Gas at Amorphous/Crystalline Oxide Interfaces.

ABSTRACT: Experimentally, we found the percentage of low valence cations, the ionization energy of cations in film, and the band gap of substrates to be decisive for the formation of two-dimensional electron gas at the interface of amorphous/crystalline oxide (a-2DEG). Considering these findings, we inferred that the charge transfer from the film to the interface should be the main mechanism of a-2DEG formation. This charge transfer is induced by oxygen defects in film and can be eliminated by the electron-absorbing process of cations in the film. Based on this, we propose a simple dipole model that successfully explains the origin of a-2DEG, our experimental findings, and some important properties of a-2DEG.

SUBMITTER: Li C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5762893 | biostudies-other | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other