journal article·2025-06Open access

Monolithic Integration of GaN Thin Film and GaN Nanorods Pixels: Facile Growth of InGaN/GaN Quantum Wells for the Realization of Full Color Micro‐LED Display

Mandar A. Kulkarni, Hyesu Ryu, Sohyeon Park, Tae Kyoung Kim, Sangjin Min, Seung Hyun Shin, Hamza Thaalbi, Fawad Tariq, Sang Hyun Lee, Ho Won Jang, Joon Seop Kwak, Dong‐Soo Shin, Pyoung Gug Kim, Sang‐Wan Ryu

Advanced Optical Materials· Volume 13· Issue 17

Abstract

Abstract In this work, an innovative method is introduced for fabricating large‐area micro‐LEDs (µLEDs) specifically for green and blue emission through a combination of GaN thin film and GaN nanorods (NRs) on the orientation‐controlled template designed for its integration into display systems. Herein, an advanced lithography technique is employed to construct the template, specifically designed with the pattern to feature the regions of GaN thin film and GaN NRs for facilitating the wavelength control by utilizing indium incorporation efficiency of the different crystallographic orientations of GaN. Through metal–organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) grown active region of InGaN/GaN heterostructure on the orientation‐controlled template, tunable emission in the visible region is realized and confirmed through comprehensive optical and metrological characterization. Furthermore, the feasibility of fabricating the green and blue µLED pixels on the orientation‐controlled template is affirmed. Lastly, the orientation‐controlled template of green and blue µLED pixels are successfully integrated to demonstrate a prototype full color display module. Overall, the approach of combining advanced lithographic techniques to prepare the orientation‐controlled template and MOCVD growth of the InGaN/GaN heterostructure showcased a path for fabricating full‐color pixel arrays for display technologies.
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OpenAlex topics: GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials · ZnO doping and properties · Ga2O3 and related materials

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Affiliations

Department of Physics Chonnam National University 77, Yongbong‐ro, Buk‐gu Gwangju 61186 Republic of Korea

School of Chemical Engineering Chonnam National University 77, Yongbong‐ro, Buk‐gu Gwangju 61186 Republic of Korea

Department of Materials Science and Engineering Seoul National University Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea

Department of Energy Engineering Korea Institute of Energy Technology Jeonnam 58330 Republic of Korea

Department of Photonics and Nanoelectronics and BK21 FOUR ERICA‐ACE Center Hanyang University ERICA Ansan Gyeonggi‐do 15588 Republic of Korea

Lumens Co., Ltd. Yongin‐si Gyeonggi‐do 16976 Republic of Korea

Funding

Korea Basic Science Institute

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