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Optimized MOCVD growth at 650 °C with specific precursor flows enables the scalable production of atomically smooth, virtually twin-free, and polarity-controlled GaAs(111)B films on Ge(111) substrates. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

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This research aims to explore the heteroepitaxy of GaAs on various Ge orientations, particularly Ge(111).

July 20, 2026Crystal Growth & Design

Heteroepitaxial Growth of GaAs on Ge(111) and Ge(100) by MOCVD

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TSTrevor Robin SmithMcMaster University AMArezoo MafiMcMaster University CLChengqian LiaoMcMaster University

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Randomized trial investigates GaAs growth on Ge substrates, suggesting improved integration capabilities.

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This research aims to explore the heteroepitaxy of GaAs on various Ge orientations, particularly Ge(111).
Investigated growth of GaAs on Ge(100)–6° and Ge(111) using metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD).
Utilized triethylgallium (TEGa) and arsine (AsH3) precursors at varying substrate temperatures and flow rates.
Characterized films using high-resolution X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy techniques.
Achieved atomically smooth GaAs surfaces on Ge(111) with RMS roughness as low as 0.35 nm at 650 °C.
Identified a coupling between smoothness and twin density, with <1 nm RMS roughness at 240 sccm AsH3 flow on Ge(111).
Demonstrated low twin density films below 0.01% and defect-free layers at the GaAs/Ge interface.

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Smith et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5dba718bd453d3397ab9cd https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.6c00389

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