Issue 10, 2019

Microsecond charge separation at heterojunctions between transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers and single-walled carbon nanotubes

Abstract

The use of monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) for optical-to-electrical or optical-to-chemical energy conversion can be limited by the ultrafast excited state relaxation inherent to neat monolayers. Photoinduced charge separation at nanoscale heterojunctions is an important strategy to extend carrier lifetimes, enabling photodetectors, solar cells, and solar fuel production with these ultrathin materials. We demonstrate TMDC/single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) heterojunctions with exceptionally long, microsecond timescale, charge separation following sub-picosecond interfacial charge transfer. These carrier lifetimes are orders of magnitude longer-lived than in other monolayer TMDC heterojunctions. We further present two unique methodologies for estimating charge-transfer quantum yields in MoS2 that can be broadly applied and refined for other TMDC systems. Our results highlight the promise of TMDC/SWCNT heterojunctions for advanced (photo)catalytic and optoelectronic systems and devices.

Graphical abstract: Microsecond charge separation at heterojunctions between transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers and single-walled carbon nanotubes

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
21 jun 2019
Accepted
12 jul 2019
First published
12 jul 2019

Mater. Horiz., 2019,6, 2103-2111

Author version available

Microsecond charge separation at heterojunctions between transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers and single-walled carbon nanotubes

D. B. Sulas-Kern, H. Zhang, Z. Li and J. L. Blackburn, Mater. Horiz., 2019, 6, 2103 DOI: 10.1039/C9MH00954J

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