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Influence of electrolytic plasma spatial distribution on nanoporous structure etching on 4H-SiC surface.

Authors :
Zhan, Shunda
Shi, Wentao
Liu, Mingjun
Jiang, Kai
Tang, Wenming
Source :
Ceramics International. Jul2024, Vol. 50 Issue 14, p25598-25606. 9p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Single-crystal SiC nanoporous structure has important applications in the field of micro electromechanical systems, chemical sensors and biomedical devices. However, SiC exhibits a strong chemical inertness due to the short interatomic distance and high binding energy, making it significantly challenging to fabricate nanoporous structure. Electrolytic plasma-assisted chemical etching (EPACE) based on electrochemical anodic oxidation and high-activity electrolytic plasma etching is an ideal method for SiC nanoporous structure etching. In which, the spatial distribution of electrolytic plasma has an important impact on EPACE performance, such as etching efficiency and stability. In order to analyze the impact mechanism, this paper studies EPACE in tool electrode mounting posture of vertical and horizontal types by visual observation, real-time recording of voltage-current waveforms during processing, and the morphology analysis of SiC nanoporous structure after etching. It can be found that in the vertical etching type, EPACE can proceed stably because the workpiece immersion depth is greater than the bubble accumulation thickness. However, in the horizontal etching type, bubbles accumulate seriously between the workpiece and the liquid surface, which may cause bubble cavitation and abnormal discharge, leading to damage to the etching surface. The etching current in the vertical etching type is about 1.3 times that of the horizontal etching type, indicating that the bubble mass transfer in the vertical etching type is faster and the etching impedance is smaller, which is beneficial to improve the etching efficiency and obtain a uniform nanoporous structure. Finally, a SiC nanoporous layer with a thickness of 10.6 μm was prepared at etching time t = 50 min in vertical etching type, and the etching efficiency was 212 nm/min. In addition, the prepared nanoporous structure (nanofiber) was connected to the SiC substrate, indicating that it has a good bonding strength. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02728842
Volume :
50
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ceramics International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177630189
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.04.294