In Situ Spectroelectrochemical Investigation of Ge, Si, and SixGe1鈥?i>x Electrodeposition from an Ionic Liquid
文摘
We report on in situ UV鈥搗is spectroscopic measurement during the electrodeposition of silicon, germanium, and silicon鈥揼ermanium alloys from an ionic liquid. From the spectroscopic analysis, the potential-dependent formation and growth of Ge, Si, and SixGe1鈥?i>x nanoparticles were evaluated. The possible formation of adlayers and an underpotential deposition of Si on Ge during silicon and germanium electrodeposition are also discussed.