Modeling the composition of Au-catalyzed InP$_x$As$_{1-x}$ and InSb$_x$As$_{1-x}$ nanowires

E. D. Leshchenko^a, V. G. Dubrovskii<sup>b

a</sup> Submicron Heterostructures for Microelectronics Research and Engineering Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg
^b Saint Petersburg State University

Abstract: The formation of Au-catalyzed InP$_x$As$_{1-x}$ and InSb$_x$As$_{1-x}$ nanowires is studied theoretically. Taking desorption into account, we study the influence of the III/V flux ratio and temperature on the nanowire composition. Using Au-catalyzed InP$_x$As$_{1-x}$ nanowires as an example we show Au concentration has no effect on the vapor-solid distribution but influences the total concentration of group V elements. It is shown that the total concentration of group V elements is low, around 1–2%. The theoretical results are compared with available experimental data and show good agreement.

Keywords: modelling, III–V nanowires, chemical composition, ternary.

Received: 04.09.2025
Revised: 17.09.2025
Accepted: 17.09.2025

DOI: 10.61011/PJTF.2026.02.62072.20489

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