Anomalous carbon segregation in strained Si/SiGe/Si structures is demonstrated.
Ion implanted C atoms are collected at the Si side and depleted at the SiGe side of the structure.
Plate-like defects and thin carbon flakes are formed along Si/SiGe interfaces.
Raman spectra include peaks at 1600 and 2700 cm−1, associated with carbon-related phase.
The concept of strain-enhanced separation of point defects and dopant precipitation is discussed.