Issue 2, 2019

Low-cost writing method for self-powered paper-based UV photodetectors utilizing Te/TiO2 and Te/ZnO heterojunctions

Abstract

It has always been a challenge to prepare self-powered ultraviolet photodetectors (UV PDs) utilizing a green, facile and low-cost method. Here, we provide such an approach for fabricating self-powered photodetectors based on Te nanowire/TiO2 nanoparticle (NP) and Te nanowire/ZnO nanoparticle (NP) heterojunctions. It is noteworthy that such devices were prepared via simply brushing non-toxic solution-processed Te nanowires and commercial TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles onto paper. The as-obtained UV PDs can work under zero bias due to photovoltaic effects from the Te/TiO2 and Te/ZnO heterojunctions. This study not only presents high-performance UV PDs, but also provides a general and effective method for developing environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient optoelectronic devices for practical applications. The concept of employing daily-use brushes and recyclable paper provides a facile way to fabricate green low-cost PDs.

Graphical abstract: Low-cost writing method for self-powered paper-based UV photodetectors utilizing Te/TiO2 and Te/ZnO heterojunctions

Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
06 Nov 2018
Accepted
28 Nov 2018
First published
28 Nov 2018

Nanoscale Horiz., 2019,4, 452-456

Low-cost writing method for self-powered paper-based UV photodetectors utilizing Te/TiO2 and Te/ZnO heterojunctions

Y. Zhang, W. Xu, X. Xu, W. Yang, S. Li, J. Chen and X. Fang, Nanoscale Horiz., 2019, 4, 452 DOI: 10.1039/C8NH00401C

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