Ag@WO3 core–shell nanocomposite for wide range photo detection

Abstract This study successfully synthesized high-performance photodetectors based on Ag-WO3 core–shell heterostructures using a simple and economical two-step pulsed laser ablation in water method and has investigated the electrical characteristics of the Ag@WO3 nanocomposite heterojunction. The Ha...

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Main Authors: Jehan A. Saimon, Evan T. Salim, Mustafa Hadi Amin, Makram A. Fakhri, Ahmad S. Azzahrani, Ali B. M. Ali, Subash C. B. Gopinath
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-73360-5
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author Jehan A. Saimon
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Mustafa Hadi Amin
Makram A. Fakhri
Ahmad S. Azzahrani
Ali B. M. Ali
Subash C. B. Gopinath
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description Abstract This study successfully synthesized high-performance photodetectors based on Ag-WO3 core–shell heterostructures using a simple and economical two-step pulsed laser ablation in water method and has investigated the electrical characteristics of the Ag@WO3 nanocomposite heterojunction. The Hall effect tests indicate that the synthesized Ag@WO3 exhibits n-type conduction with a Hall mobility of 1.25 × 103 cm2V-1S-1. Dark current–voltage properties indicated that the created heterojunctions displayed rectification capabilities, with the highest rectification factor of around 1.71 seen at a 5 V bias. A photodetector’s responsivity reveals the existence of two response peaks, which are situated in the ultraviolet and visible region. The photodetector demonstrates a rapid response time of less than 100 ms. The detectivity values for wavelengths of 350 nm and 490 nm were 35 × 1013 Jones and 28 × 1013 Jones, respectively. The n-Ag-WO3/n-Si photodetector achieved a maximum EQE of 11.5% in the ultraviolet wavelength when subjected to 3 V and illuminated with 350 nm (26 mW/cm2) light. The devices demonstrate rapid switching behavior with a rise time of 0.32 s and a fall time of 0.33 s. The time-dependent light response of a photodetector under illumination at 26 mW/cm2 is seen at a bias of 3 V. The light exhibits a rise and decay duration of 15 s, while the photocurrent gain is measured at 9µA. The photocurrent of devices exhibited a positive correlation with the incoming light intensity, suggesting that the junction has the potential to function as a photo detector.
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spelling doaj-art-3ef29e6d5f744133b2c21ec5e6d4a8f62024-11-17T12:19:55ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-11-0114111510.1038/s41598-024-73360-5Ag@WO3 core–shell nanocomposite for wide range photo detectionJehan A. Saimon0Evan T. Salim1Mustafa Hadi Amin2Makram A. Fakhri3Ahmad S. Azzahrani4Ali B. M. Ali5Subash C. B. Gopinath6Applied Science Department, University of TechnologyApplied Science Department, University of TechnologyInstitute of Laser for Postgraduate Studies, University of BaghdadLaser and Optoelectronic Department, University of TechnologyElectrical Engineering Department, Northern Border UniversityAir Conditioning Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Warith Al-Anbiyaa UniversityCenter for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS)Abstract This study successfully synthesized high-performance photodetectors based on Ag-WO3 core–shell heterostructures using a simple and economical two-step pulsed laser ablation in water method and has investigated the electrical characteristics of the Ag@WO3 nanocomposite heterojunction. The Hall effect tests indicate that the synthesized Ag@WO3 exhibits n-type conduction with a Hall mobility of 1.25 × 103 cm2V-1S-1. Dark current–voltage properties indicated that the created heterojunctions displayed rectification capabilities, with the highest rectification factor of around 1.71 seen at a 5 V bias. A photodetector’s responsivity reveals the existence of two response peaks, which are situated in the ultraviolet and visible region. The photodetector demonstrates a rapid response time of less than 100 ms. The detectivity values for wavelengths of 350 nm and 490 nm were 35 × 1013 Jones and 28 × 1013 Jones, respectively. The n-Ag-WO3/n-Si photodetector achieved a maximum EQE of 11.5% in the ultraviolet wavelength when subjected to 3 V and illuminated with 350 nm (26 mW/cm2) light. The devices demonstrate rapid switching behavior with a rise time of 0.32 s and a fall time of 0.33 s. The time-dependent light response of a photodetector under illumination at 26 mW/cm2 is seen at a bias of 3 V. The light exhibits a rise and decay duration of 15 s, while the photocurrent gain is measured at 9µA. The photocurrent of devices exhibited a positive correlation with the incoming light intensity, suggesting that the junction has the potential to function as a photo detector.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-73360-5Ag@WO3Core–shellNanocompositePhoto detectionPulsed laser ablation
spellingShingle Jehan A. Saimon
Evan T. Salim
Mustafa Hadi Amin
Makram A. Fakhri
Ahmad S. Azzahrani
Ali B. M. Ali
Subash C. B. Gopinath
Ag@WO3 core–shell nanocomposite for wide range photo detection
Scientific Reports
Ag@WO3
Core–shell
Nanocomposite
Photo detection
Pulsed laser ablation
title Ag@WO3 core–shell nanocomposite for wide range photo detection
title_full Ag@WO3 core–shell nanocomposite for wide range photo detection
title_fullStr Ag@WO3 core–shell nanocomposite for wide range photo detection
title_full_unstemmed Ag@WO3 core–shell nanocomposite for wide range photo detection
title_short Ag@WO3 core–shell nanocomposite for wide range photo detection
title_sort ag wo3 core shell nanocomposite for wide range photo detection
topic Ag@WO3
Core–shell
Nanocomposite
Photo detection
Pulsed laser ablation
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-73360-5
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