Formation of metal–semiconductor nanowire heterojunctions by nanosecond laser irradiation

Laser nano-joining has emerged as a preferred technique for better device performance as it can result in stronger mechanical contacts and enhance the electrical properties between nanocomponents. It is often used to bond metallic nanostructures, but there is little information available on the applicability of the corresponding processes for creating hybrid bonds between metal and semiconductor nanomaterials. In this article, we show that …