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Large‐Area, Flexible Broadband Photodetector Based on ZnS–MoS 2 Hybrid on Paper Substrate
Author(s) -
Gomathi P. Thanga,
Sahatiya Parikshit,
Badhulika Sushmee
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
advanced functional materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.069
H-Index - 322
eISSN - 1616-3028
pISSN - 1616-301X
DOI - 10.1002/adfm.201701611
Subject(s) - photodetector , materials science , optoelectronics , absorption (acoustics) , responsivity , visible spectrum , band diagram , broadband , substrate (aquarium) , heterojunction , optics , oceanography , physics , composite material , geology
Flexible broadband photodetectors based on 2D MoS 2 have gained significant attention due to their superior light absorption and increased light sensitivity. However, pristine MoS 2 has absorption only in visible and near IR spectrum. This paper reports a paper‐based broadband photodetector having ZnS–MoS 2 hybrids as active sensing material fabricated using a simple, cost effective two‐step hydrothermal method wherein trilayer MoS 2 is grown on cellulose paper followed by the growth of ZnS on MoS 2 . Optimization in terms of process parameters is done to yield uniform trilayer MoS 2 on cellulose paper. UV sensing property of ZnS and broadband absorption of MoS 2 in visible and IR, broadens the range from UV to near IR. ZnS plays the dual role for absorption in UV and in the generation of local electric fields, thereby increasing the sensitivity of the sensor. The fabricated photodetector exhibits a higher responsivity toward the visible light when compared to UV and IR light. Detailed studies in terms of energy band diagram are presented to understand the charge transport mechanism. This represents the first demonstration of a paper‐based flexible broadband photodetector with excellent photoresponsivity and high bending capability that can be used for wearable electronics, flexible security, and surveillance systems, etc.