Mechanical Engineering ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 7-28-2026

Abstract

Recent advances in materials science have transformed the study and application of low-dimensional materials, with two-dimensional (2D) systems and nanoscale structures exhibiting properties beyond their bulk counterparts. Despite significant progress in materials such as graphene and silicon, the nanoscale exploration of silicon carbide (SiC) remains relatively underdeveloped, despite its critical importance in photonics and electronics and high temperature applications. Motivated by the transformative potential of nanoscale material design and the technological importance of SiC, this dissertation investigates structure and properties of low-dimensional silicon carbide structures. It explores the synthesis and optical properties of SiC nanosheets and nanowires using a variety of growth and transfer techniques. Advanced characterization methods, including confocal Raman microscopy and aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy, are employed to elucidate structural and optical properties. Furthermore, scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy is utilized to probe nanoscale light–matter interactions, providing deeper insight into the optical behavior of these materials.

Keywords

Silicon carbide, Nanosheets, Nanowires, Phonon polaritons, Nanophotonics, Nano FTIR

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

Dr. Sakineh Chabi

Second Committee Member

Dr. Andrew Jones

Third Committee Member

Dr. Viktoriia Babicheva

Fourth Committee Member

Dr. Payman Zarkesh-Ha

Document Type

Dissertation

Language

English

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