Self-Powered Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetector Driven by Combined Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Effects

In this study, in situ piezoelectricity was incorporated into the photoactive region to prepare a self-powered deep-ultraviolet photodetector based on a mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)@Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and polyethyleneimine (PEI)/carbon quantum dots (CQDs...

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Main Authors: Vo Pham Hoang Huy, Chung Wung Bark
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/23/1903
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description In this study, in situ piezoelectricity was incorporated into the photoactive region to prepare a self-powered deep-ultraviolet photodetector based on a mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)@Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and polyethyleneimine (PEI)/carbon quantum dots (CQDs). A ferroelectric composite layer was prepared using β-Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> as a filler, and the β-phase of PVDF was used as the polymer matrix. The strong piezoelectricity of β-PVDF can facilitate the separation and transport of photogenerated carriers in the depletion region and significantly reduce the dark current when the device is biased with an external bias, resulting in a high on/off ratio and high detection capability. The self-powered PD exhibited specific detectivity (D* = 3.5 × 10<sup>10</sup> Jones), an on/off ratio of 2.7, and a response speed of 0.11/0.33 s. Furthermore, the prepared PD exhibits excellent photoresponse stability under continuous UV light, with the photocurrent retaining 83% of its initial value after about 500 s of irradiation. Our findings suggest a new approach for developing cost-effective UV PDs for optoelectronic applications in related fields.
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spelling doaj-art-2fa392e2d1334b828fcfaedce82532c32024-12-13T16:29:19ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912024-11-011423190310.3390/nano14231903Self-Powered Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetector Driven by Combined Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric EffectsVo Pham Hoang Huy0Chung Wung Bark1Department of Electrical Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Republic of KoreaIn this study, in situ piezoelectricity was incorporated into the photoactive region to prepare a self-powered deep-ultraviolet photodetector based on a mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)@Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and polyethyleneimine (PEI)/carbon quantum dots (CQDs). A ferroelectric composite layer was prepared using β-Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> as a filler, and the β-phase of PVDF was used as the polymer matrix. The strong piezoelectricity of β-PVDF can facilitate the separation and transport of photogenerated carriers in the depletion region and significantly reduce the dark current when the device is biased with an external bias, resulting in a high on/off ratio and high detection capability. The self-powered PD exhibited specific detectivity (D* = 3.5 × 10<sup>10</sup> Jones), an on/off ratio of 2.7, and a response speed of 0.11/0.33 s. Furthermore, the prepared PD exhibits excellent photoresponse stability under continuous UV light, with the photocurrent retaining 83% of its initial value after about 500 s of irradiation. Our findings suggest a new approach for developing cost-effective UV PDs for optoelectronic applications in related fields.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/23/1903ultraviolet C (UVC) photodetectorβ-phase polyvinylidene fluorideβ-phase gallium oxideferroelectric effectself-powered
spellingShingle Vo Pham Hoang Huy
Chung Wung Bark
Self-Powered Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetector Driven by Combined Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Effects
Nanomaterials
ultraviolet C (UVC) photodetector
β-phase polyvinylidene fluoride
β-phase gallium oxide
ferroelectric effect
self-powered
title Self-Powered Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetector Driven by Combined Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Effects
title_full Self-Powered Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetector Driven by Combined Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Effects
title_fullStr Self-Powered Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetector Driven by Combined Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Effects
title_full_unstemmed Self-Powered Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetector Driven by Combined Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Effects
title_short Self-Powered Deep-Ultraviolet Photodetector Driven by Combined Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Effects
title_sort self powered deep ultraviolet photodetector driven by combined piezoelectric ferroelectric effects
topic ultraviolet C (UVC) photodetector
β-phase polyvinylidene fluoride
β-phase gallium oxide
ferroelectric effect
self-powered
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/23/1903
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