| Abstract Scope |
Semiconductors, with their unique electrical and thermal properties, are crucial in modern technology, particularly in wide-bandgap semiconductor technology and thermoelectric systems. Their functionality is heavily influenced by their microstructure, notably the distinct zinc-blende and wurtzite crystal structures. Single-phase zinc-blende and wurtzite semiconductors are integral to high-performance electronic and optoelectronic devices due to their efficient charge carrier mobility and stability. Multiphase materials combining these structures offer enhanced thermoelectric performance and thermal insulation. The formation of these phases can be dynamically controlled through melt-quenching and deformation processes. Rapid cooling during melt-quenching traps atoms in non-equilibrium positions, enabling the creation of single and multiphase structures, while mechanical deformation facilitates phase transitions and defect formations. This study employs molecular dynamics simulations to demonstrate the effects of ultrafast melt-quenching and deformation on the microstructure of semiconductors, elucidating the mechanisms behind phase formation and analyzing their thermal properties. |