Role of Si and SiO2 in Optoelectronic Device Fabrication

Silicon and its oxide deliver a dextrous way for engineering the successors of optoelectronic/photonic devices, by integrating fabrication techniques with heterostructured material possessing tuneable properties. Besides comprehensive knowledge, a collection of functional materials with device fabrication should be amplified. In general, silicon-based allied compounds can co-form with other materials like polymers, nanometal oxides, and organic/inorganic hybrid materials to deliver multiple electronic characteristics. A noteworthy and excellent performance of Si and its oxide secures a prominent position in the realm of the optoelectronics field. This study deliberates an exhaustive overview of advances in fabrication strategies, characteristics, Si/SiO2-based optoelectronic devices, and new materials used in this field. Additionally, this investigation spotlights the potential of Si/SiO2 in accentuating diverse applications like light-emitting diodes, solar cells, photodiodes, and phototransistors. In brief, this article will expose novel pathways of research and peregrination in this mushrooming field.