In this study, metal contact on p-type SiC with low specific resistance was developed using TiAl. Using fine-tuned TiAl deposition and annealing conditions SiC, the Ti–Si–C interfacial layer grown high temperature ion implanted $\text{P}^{+}$ </inline-...

We report photoresponse measurements from two comparable epitaxial graphene (EG) devices of different thicknesses (2-layer vs. 10-layer EG) made on SiC substrates. An asymmetric metal contact scheme was used in a planar configuration to form a Ti/EG/Pd junction. By moving the laser illumination across the junction, we observed an increased photocurrent signal resulting from local enhancement of...

Allergic contact hypersensitivity to metals is a delayed-type allergy. Although various metals are able to induce an allergic reaction, nickel is the most frequent cause of metal allergy worldwide. The high prevalence of skin sensitization to that metal is the result of an ubiquitous exposure, being contained in different everyday things, such as detergents, cheap jewelry, cosmetics, coins, but...

We address the quality of electrical contact between carbon nanotubes and metallic electrodes by performing first-principles calculations for the electron transmission through ideal 2- and 3-terminal junctions, thus revealing the physical limit of tube-metal conduction. The structural model constructed involves surrounding the tube by the metal atoms of the electrode as in most experiments; we ...

The authors have used scanning gate microscopy combined with numerical simulations to analyze local carrier and current modulation effects in InAs semiconductor nanowires grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition. Measurements of current flow in the nanowire as a function of probe tip position, at both high and low drain bias, reveal that carrier and current modulation is strongest when ...

In this study, metal films are fabricated by using an in-line reactive direct current magnetron sputtering system. The aluminum–titanium (AlTi) back contacts are prepared by changing the pressure from 10 mTorr to 25 mTorr. The optical, electrical and structural properties of the metal back contacts are investigated. The solar cells with the AlTi had lower contact resistance than those with the ...

Metal allergies can be a clinical problem, especially in atopic individuals. This study is unique and contributes with new knowledge in everyday life skin care of irritant and atopic dermatitis patients. The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of positive patch test reactions to metal contact allergens (potassium dichromate, cobalt chloride, nickel sulfate, white mercury precipitate...