In the era of Internet of Things(Io Ts),an energy-efficient ultraviolet(UV)photodetector(PD)is highly desirable considering the massive usage scenarios such as environmental sterilization,fire alarm and corona dischar...In the era of Internet of Things(Io Ts),an energy-efficient ultraviolet(UV)photodetector(PD)is highly desirable considering the massive usage scenarios such as environmental sterilization,fire alarm and corona discharge monitoring.So far,common self-powered UV PDs are mainly based on metal-semiconductor heterostructures or p–n heterojunctions,where the limited intrinsic built-in electric field restricts further enhancement of the photoresponsivity.In this work,an extremely low-voltage field-effect UV PD is proposed using a gatedrain shorted amorphous IGZO(a-IGZO)thin film transistor(TFT)architecture.A combined investigation of the experimental measurements and technology computer-aided design(TCAD)simulations suggests that the reverse current(ⅠR)of field-effect diode(FED)is highly related with the threshold voltage(Vth)of the parental TFT,implying an enhancement-mode TFT is preferable to fabricate the field-effect UV PD with low dark current.Driven by a low bias of-0.1 V,decent UV response has been realized including large UV/visible(R_(300)/R_(550))rejection ratio(1.9×10^(3)),low dark current(1.15×10^(-12)A)as well as high photo-to-dark current ratio(PDCR,~10^(3))and responsivity(1.89 A/W).This field-effect photodiode provides a new platform to construct UV PDs with well-balanced photoresponse performance at a low bias,which is attractive for designs of large-scale smart sensor networks with high energy efficiency.展开更多
The surging demand and adoption of infrared photodetectors(IRPDs)in sectors of imaging,mobile,healthcare,automobiles,and optical communication are hindered by the prohibitive costs of traditional IRPD materials such a...The surging demand and adoption of infrared photodetectors(IRPDs)in sectors of imaging,mobile,healthcare,automobiles,and optical communication are hindered by the prohibitive costs of traditional IRPD materials such as InGaAs and HgCdTe.Quantum dots(QDs),especially lead chalcogenide(PbS)QDs,represent the next-generation lowbandgap semiconductors for near-infrared(NIR)detection due to their high optical absorption coefficient,tunable bandgap,low fabrication costs,and device compatibility.Innovative techniques such as ligand exchange processes have been proposed to boost the performance of PbS QDs photodetectors,mostly using short ligands like 1,2-ethanedithiol(EDT)and tetrabutylammonium iodide(TBAI).Our study explores the use of long-chain dithiol ligands to enhance the responsivity of PbS QDs/InGaZnO phototransistors.Long-chain dithiol ligands are found to suppress horizontal electron transport/leakage and electron trapping,which is beneficial for responsivity.Utilizing a novel ligand-exchange technique with 1,10-decanedithiol(DDT),we develop high-performance hybrid phototransistors with detectivity exceeding 10^(14) Jones.Based on these phototransistors,we demonstrate image communication through a NIR optical communication system.The long-ligand PbS QDs/InGaZnO hybrid phototransistor demonstrates significant potential for NIR low-dose imaging and optical communication,particularly in scenarios requiring the detection of weak light signals at low frequencies.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62174113,12174275,and 61874139)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant Nos.2019B1515120057,2023A1515140094,and 2023A1515110730)。
文摘In the era of Internet of Things(Io Ts),an energy-efficient ultraviolet(UV)photodetector(PD)is highly desirable considering the massive usage scenarios such as environmental sterilization,fire alarm and corona discharge monitoring.So far,common self-powered UV PDs are mainly based on metal-semiconductor heterostructures or p–n heterojunctions,where the limited intrinsic built-in electric field restricts further enhancement of the photoresponsivity.In this work,an extremely low-voltage field-effect UV PD is proposed using a gatedrain shorted amorphous IGZO(a-IGZO)thin film transistor(TFT)architecture.A combined investigation of the experimental measurements and technology computer-aided design(TCAD)simulations suggests that the reverse current(ⅠR)of field-effect diode(FED)is highly related with the threshold voltage(Vth)of the parental TFT,implying an enhancement-mode TFT is preferable to fabricate the field-effect UV PD with low dark current.Driven by a low bias of-0.1 V,decent UV response has been realized including large UV/visible(R_(300)/R_(550))rejection ratio(1.9×10^(3)),low dark current(1.15×10^(-12)A)as well as high photo-to-dark current ratio(PDCR,~10^(3))and responsivity(1.89 A/W).This field-effect photodiode provides a new platform to construct UV PDs with well-balanced photoresponse performance at a low bias,which is attractive for designs of large-scale smart sensor networks with high energy efficiency.
基金the EPSRC SWIMS(EP/V039717/1)Royal Society(RGS\R1\221009 and IEC\NSFC\211201)+4 种基金Leverhulme Trust(RPG-6062022-263)Sêr Cymru programme-Enhancing Competitiveness Equipment Awards 2022-23(MA/VG/2715/22-PN66)the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)Grant No.62105214the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)No.61974006Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(KJZD20230923113759002 and GJHZ20240218113959009).
文摘The surging demand and adoption of infrared photodetectors(IRPDs)in sectors of imaging,mobile,healthcare,automobiles,and optical communication are hindered by the prohibitive costs of traditional IRPD materials such as InGaAs and HgCdTe.Quantum dots(QDs),especially lead chalcogenide(PbS)QDs,represent the next-generation lowbandgap semiconductors for near-infrared(NIR)detection due to their high optical absorption coefficient,tunable bandgap,low fabrication costs,and device compatibility.Innovative techniques such as ligand exchange processes have been proposed to boost the performance of PbS QDs photodetectors,mostly using short ligands like 1,2-ethanedithiol(EDT)and tetrabutylammonium iodide(TBAI).Our study explores the use of long-chain dithiol ligands to enhance the responsivity of PbS QDs/InGaZnO phototransistors.Long-chain dithiol ligands are found to suppress horizontal electron transport/leakage and electron trapping,which is beneficial for responsivity.Utilizing a novel ligand-exchange technique with 1,10-decanedithiol(DDT),we develop high-performance hybrid phototransistors with detectivity exceeding 10^(14) Jones.Based on these phototransistors,we demonstrate image communication through a NIR optical communication system.The long-ligand PbS QDs/InGaZnO hybrid phototransistor demonstrates significant potential for NIR low-dose imaging and optical communication,particularly in scenarios requiring the detection of weak light signals at low frequencies.
