Issue 38, 2022

A MoS2/CuO-based hybrid p–n junction for high-performance self-powered photodetection

Abstract

Energy consumption is one of the key challenges that needs to be circumvented to develop high-performance and efficient photodetectors (PDs). In this regard, p-n heterojunctions based on van der Waals materials have attracted widespread research interest for the fabrication of next-generation PDs. Here, we report the integration of two-dimensional n-type MoS2 with p-type CuO to realize a p-n heterojunction. It is interesting to note that the device exhibits self-powered and broadband photodetection with a maximum responsivity and detectivity of 45.67 mA W−1 and 9.71 × 1011 Jones, respectively, under an illumination of 12.5 μW cm−2 light intensity. Moreover, the photoresponse of the device shows three orders of enhancement in the photocurrent at a reverse bias of −1.0 V. The device shows a responsivity and detectivity of 10.03 A W−1 and 1.8 × 1014 Jones at −1.0 V under the illumination of 12.5 μW cm−2 light intensity. This enhanced photoresponse is the result of better charge separation under the influence of built-in electric voltage and rectifying diode characteristics produced by the MoS2/CuO heterostructure device.

Graphical abstract: A MoS2/CuO-based hybrid p–n junction for high-performance self-powered photodetection

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
04 jul. 2022
Accepted
23 ago. 2022
First published
23 ago. 2022

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022,10, 14159-14168

A MoS2/CuO-based hybrid p–n junction for high-performance self-powered photodetection

K. Lal Kumawat, P. Augustine, D. Kumar Singh, S. Baba Krupanidhi and K. Kar Nanda, J. Mater. Chem. C, 2022, 10, 14159 DOI: 10.1039/D2TC02812C

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