Fast self-powered n-InGaN layer/p-Cu2O microcrystal visible-light photoelectrochemical photodetector with high photocurrent and responsivity
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Abstract
An efficient visible-light photoelectrochemical photodetector based on a compact In-rich n-InGaN layer activated by p-Cu2O microcrystals operating as photoanode in the self-powered mode is demonstrated. The photocurrent density of 80 µA/cm2 under one-sun illumination is more than 10 times larger than that of a bare InGaN layer. Moreover, the photocurrent density, responsivity of 0.8 mA/W, specific detectivity of 4 × 109 Jones, and response times of 5–8 ms are more than five times better compared to those of our previously reported nanowire counterpart. The excellent performance is attributed to maximized photocarrier separation in the built-in electric field of the internal p–n junction for fully depleted Cu2O microcrystals with maximized height and the planar geometry, guaranteeing unhindered diffusion of the electrolyte to and from the photoanode surface.
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OpenAlex topics: ZnO doping and properties · Copper-based nanomaterials and applications · Ga2O3 and related materials
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Affiliations
Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University 1 , Guangzhou 510006, People’s Republic of China
National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University 2 , Guangzhou 510006, People’s Republic of China
Funding
Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University · the 111 Project · MOE International Laboratory for Optical Information Technologies
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