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Item Crystallinity and optical properties of β-Ga2O3/Ga2S3 layered structure obtained by thermal annealing of Ga2S3 semiconductor [Articol](2021) Sprincean, Veaceslav; Lupan, Oleg; Caraman, Iuliana; Untila, Dumitru; Postica, Vasile; Cojocaru, Ala; Gapeeva, Anna; Palachi, Leonid; Adeling, Rainer; Tiginyanu, Ion; Caraman, MihailIn this work, the β-Ga2O3 nanostructures were obtained by thermal annealing in air of β-Ga2S3 single crystals at relatively high temperatures of 970 K, 1070 K and 1170 K for 6 h. The structural, morphological, chemical and optical properties of β-Ga2O3–β-Ga2S3 layered composites grown at different temperatures were investigated by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) as well as photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL) and Raman spectroscopy. The results show that the properties of obtained β-Ga2O3–β-Ga2S3 composites were strongly influenced by the thermal annealing tem- perature. The XRD and Raman analyses confirmed the high crystalline quality of the formed β-Ga2O3 nano- structures. The absorption edge of the oxide is due to direct optical transitions. The optical bandwidth was estimated to be approximately 4.34-4.41 eV, depending on the annealing temperature. Annealing of the β-Ga2S3 monocrystals at a higher temperature of 1170 K showed the complete conversion of the surface to β-Ga2O3. These results demonstrate the possibility to grow high quality β-Ga2O3–β-Ga2S3 layered composites and β-Ga2O3 nanostructures in large quantities for various applications such as gas sensing, non-toxic biomedical imaging, nonlinear optical, as well as power device applications. Micro and nanocrystallites present on the surface of the Ga2O3 layer contribute to a diffusion of the incident light which leads to an increase of the absorption rate allowing thus to reduce the thickness of the Ga2O3 layer, in which the generation of unbalanced charge carriers takes place. By decreasing the Ga2O3 layer thickness in such layered composites, the efficiency of photovoltaic cells based on such junctions can be increased.Item Optical and photosensitive properties of flexible n (p)–InSe/In2O3 heterojunctions [Articol](2022) Sprincean, Veaceslav; Leontie, Liviu; Caraman, Iuliana; Untila, Dumitru; Girtan, Mihaela; Gurlui, Silviu; Lisnic, Petru; Doroftei, Corneliu; Cârlescu, Aurelian; Iaconi, Felicia; Caraman, MihailIn this work, optical, including photoluminescence and photosensitivity, characteristics of micrometer-sized flexible n (p)–InSe/In2O3 heterojunctions, obtained by heat treatment of single- crystalline InSe plates doped with (0.5 at.%) Cd (Sn), in a water-vapor- and oxygen-enriched at- mosphere, are investigated. The Raman spectrum of In2O3 layers on an InSe:Sn substrate, in the wavelength range of 105–700 cm−1, contains the vibration band characteristic of the cubic (bcc-In2O3) phase. As revealed by EDX spectra, the In2O3 layer, ~2 μm thick, formed on InSe:Cd contains an ~18% excess of atomic oxygen. The absorption edge of InSe:Sn (Cd)/In2O3 structures was stud- ied by ultraviolet reflectance spectroscopy and found to be 3.57 eV and ~3.67 eV for InSe:Cd and InSe:Sn substrates, respectively. By photoluminescence analysis, the influence of doping impuri- ties on the emission bands of In2O3:Sn (Cd) was revealed and the energies of dopant-induced and oxygen-induced levels created by diffusion into the InSe layer from the InSe/In2O3 interface were determined. The n (p)–InSe/In2O3 structures display a significantly wide spectral range of photosen- sitivity (1.2–4.0 eV), from ultraviolet to near infrared. The influence of Cd and Sn concentrations on the photosensitivity and recombination of nonequilibrium charge carriers in n (p)–InSe layers from the heterojunction interface was also studied. The as-obtained nanosized InSe/In2O3 structures are suitable for optoelectronic applications.Item Preparation, chemical composition, and optical properties of (β–Ga2O3 composite thin films)/(GaSxSe1−x lamellar solid solutions) nanostructures [Articol](2023) Sprincean, Veaceslav; Leontie, Liviu; Caraman, Iuliana; Lupan, Oleg; Adeling, Rainer; Gurlui, Silviu; Cârlescu, Aurelian; Doroftei, Corneliu; Caraman, MihailGaSxSe1−x solid solutions are layered semiconductors with a band gap between 2.0 and 2.6 eV. Their single crystals are formed by planar packings of S/Se-Ga-Ga-S/Se type, with weak polarization bonds between them, which allows obtaining, by splitting, plan-parallel lamellae with atomically smooth surfaces. By heat treatment in a normal or water vapor-enriched atmosphere, their plates are covered with a layer consisting of β–Ga2O3 nanowires/nanoribbons. In this work, the elemental and chemical composition, surface morphology, as well as optical, photoluminescent, and photoelectric properties of β–Ga2O3 layer formed on GaSxSe1−x (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) solid solutions (as substrate) are studied. The correlation is made between the composition (x) of the primary material, technological preparation conditions of the oxide-semiconducting layer, and the optical, photoelectric, and photoluminescent properties of β–Ga2O3 (nanosized layers)/GaSxSe1−x structures. From the analysis of the fundamental absorption edge, photoluminescence, and photoconductivity, the character of the optical transitions and the optical band gap in the range of 4.5–4.8 eV were determined, as well as the mechanisms behind blue-green photoluminescence and photoconduc- tivity in the fundamental absorption band region. The photoluminescence bands in the blue-green region are characteristic of β–Ga2O3 nanowires/nanolamellae structures. The photoconductivity of β–Ga2O3 structures on GaSxSe1−x solid solution substrate is determined by their strong fundamental absorption. As synthesized structures hold promise for potential applications in UV receivers, UV-C sources, gas sensors, as well as photocatalytic decomposition of water and organic pollutants.Item Caracterizarea structurală a nanoformațiunilor de Ga2O3 obținute prin tratament termic al monocristalelor Ga2O3 [Articol](Universitatea Tehnică din Moldova, 2018-05-24) Untilă, Dumitru; Sprincean, Veaceslav; Caraman, Mihail; Cojocaru, Ala; Lupan, Oleg; Tighineanu, Ion; Palachi, Leonid; Caraman, IulianaPrin tratament termic (TT), în atmosferă normală, al monocristalelor β-Ga2S3, cu rețea cristalină monoclinică, la temperaturi din intervalul 970-1170 K, timp de 3-6 ore, suprafața acestora se acoperă cu un strat omogen de β-Ga2O3, cu rețea cristalină monoclinică. La interfața monocristal-oxid se formează nanocristalite de Ga2O3 și Ga2S3. Structura cristalină și dimensiunile medii ale cristalitelor sunt analizate prin măsurări XRD, SEM și Raman.Item Structura, proprietățile optice și fotoluminescente ale nanofirelor de β-Ga2O3:Eu3+ pe substrat de gase:Eu [Articol](CEP USM, 2022-11-10) Gurău, Virginia; Untila, Dumitru; Caraman, Iuliana; Evtodiev, IgorItem The structure and chemical composition of Ga2O3 oxide prepared by annealing of Ga2Se3 crystals [Articol](Springer Nature, 2020) Sprincean, Veaceslav; Vatavu, Elmira; Dmitroglo, Liliana; Untila, Dumitru; Caraman, Iuliana; Caraman, MihailThe chemical composition and structure of Ga2O3 obtained by thermal treatment (TT) in air of β-Ga2Se3 crystals were studied using the X-ray diffraction (XRD) method, Raman spectroscopy, EDX, and SEM. The surface of the Ga2Se3 crystal air annealed at 770 K is covered by β-Ga2O3 layer of microcrystallites and as well as by β-Ga2Se3 crystallites. The oxygen is non-homogeniously distributed on the surface of the 770 K annealed sample. The sample obtained by TT at 1150 K consists of nanolamella, nanotowers, and nanobars of β-Ga2O3, their size being estimated to 10–200 nm.Item Synthesis and optical properties of Ga2O3 nanowires grown on GaS substrate [Articol](Elsevier, 2019) Leontie, L.; Sprincean, Veaceslav; Spaltu, N.; Cojocaru, A.; Susu, Ana; Lupan, Oleg; Vatavu, Elmira; Carlescu, Aurelian; Untila, Dumitru; Caraman, Iuliana; Evtodiev, Igor; Tiginyanu, Ion; Caraman, MihailGallium oxide (β-Ga2O3) nanowires were synthesized by heat treatment of single crystal β-GaS plates in air. Crystal structure and composition of synthesized materials were studied by X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Thermal treatment of β-GaS plates at 1023 K leads to the formation of a Ga2O3 (native oxide) layer on β-GaS (0001) surface of plates. Layer thickness and size of Ga2O3 wires contained were found to depend on temperature and duration of applied heat treatment. For 1023 K and 6 h, the length of Ga2O3 wires laid in the range from units to tens of nanometers, while for 1123 K and 30 min, between 30 and 40 μm.Item Optical and Photoelectric Properties of Nanolamellar Structures Obtained by Thermal Annealing of InSe Plates in Zn Vapours [Articol](2018) Untila, Dumitru; Evtodiev, Igor; Caraman, Iuliana; Spalatu, Nicolae; Dmitroglo, Liliana; Caraman, MihailThe structural, optical and photoelectric properties of InSe crystals grown by Bridgman–Stockbarger method and ZnSe/InSe structures obtained on InSe by thermal annealing in Zn vapours are studied in this paper. The study of structural properties confirms that ZnSe compound is formed. The analysis of photoelectric properties reveal that both the ZnSe‐InSe composite layer and the composite/InSe heterojunction are photosensitive in the VIS‐NIR spectral region.Item Optical and Photoelectric Properties of Nanolamellar Structures Obtained by Thermal Annealing of InSe Plates in Zn Vapours [Articol](John Wiley & Sons, 2018) Untila, Dumitru; Evtodiev, Igor; Caraman, Iuliana; Spalatu, Nicolae; Dmitroglo, Liliana; Caraman, MihailThe structural, optical and photoelectric properties of InSe crystals grown by Bridgman–Stockbarger method and ZnSe/InSe structures obtained on InSe by thermal annealing in Zn vapours are studied in this paper. The study of structural properties confirms that ZnSe compound is formed. The analysis of photoelectric properties reveal that both the ZnSe‐InSe composite layer and the composite/InSe heterojunction are photosensitive in the VIS‐NIR spectral region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]