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Self-Powered Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetector Driven by Combined Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Effects

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In this study, in situ piezoelectricity was incorporated into the photoactive region to prepare a self-powered deep-ultraviolet photodetector based on a mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)@Ga2O3 and polyethyleneimine (PEI)/carbon quantum dots (CQDs). A ferroelectric composite layer was prepared using β-Ga2O3 as a filler, and the β-phase of PVDF was used as the polymer matrix. The strong piezoelectricity of β-PVDF can facilitate the separation and transport of photogenerated carriers in the depletion region and significantly reduce the dark current when the device is biased with an external bias, resulting in a high on/off ratio and high detection capability. The self-powered PD exhibited specific detectivity (D* = 3.5 × 1010 Jones), an on/off ratio of 2.7, and a response speed of 0.11/0.33 s. Furthermore, the prepared PD exhibits excellent photoresponse stability under continuous UV light, with the photocurrent retaining 83% of its initial value after about 500 s of irradiation. Our findings suggest a new approach for developing cost-effective UV PDs for optoelectronic applications in related fields.

Source: Nanomaterials

DOI: 10.3390/nano14231903

Authors: Vo Pham Hoang Huy, Chung Wung Bark

Institution: Gachon University

Language: English

Topic: Ga2O3 and related materials

Subfield: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,296