p-CuO/n-ZnO Heterojunction Pyro-Phototronic Photodetector Controlled by CuO Preparation Parameters
2024

Optimizing CuO/ZnO Heterojunction Photodetectors

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Author Information

Author(s): Zhang Zhen, Li Fangpei, Peng Wenbo, Zhu Quanzhe, He Yongning

Primary Institution: Xi’an Jiaotong University

Hypothesis

Can the performance of p-CuO/n-ZnO heterojunction photodetectors be optimized by adjusting the sputtering parameters?

Conclusion

The study found that optimizing sputtering parameters significantly enhances the performance of p-CuO/n-ZnO heterojunction photodetectors.

Supporting Evidence

  • The optimal sputtering parameters were identified as 120 W power, 15 min time, and an oxygen-argon ratio of 1:3.
  • The maximum responsivity of the photodetector was significantly enhanced by the pyro-phototronic effect.
  • Device performance was systematically investigated under varying light conditions.

Takeaway

This study shows how changing the way we make certain light detectors can make them work much better.

Methodology

The photodetectors were fabricated using magnetron sputtering, and their performance was tested under UV and visible light.

Limitations

The study primarily focuses on specific sputtering parameters and may not cover all possible variations.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/s24248197

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