Abstract
The interfacial state between ambient-pressure-dried aerogel and GaAs has been examined with specific emphasis on the solvent of modification. Trimethylchlorosilane (TMCS), being widely used to modify aerogel, was shown to be inadaptable due to its constitutional chlorine, which formed HCl and then etched GaAs oxides on GaAs surface. The interface of GaAs with aerogel was roughly etched from the reflection of surface microstructure of aerogel. Therefore, surface modification of aerogel with TMCS induced a great damage to interfacial GaAs surface, resulted in the change of surface characteristics of GaAs, and finally induced cracks and a collapse of aerogel fractal structure. On the contrary, hexamethyldisilazane, another modifying agent for aerogel surface, represented a relatively good interfacial state, while aerogel could be successfully formed on GaAs substrate.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
