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MXene–Silicon Van Der Waals Heterostructures for High‐Speed Self‐Driven Photodetectors
Author(s) -
Kang Zhe,
Ma Yanan,
Tan Xinyu,
Zhu Miao,
Zheng Zhi,
Liu Nishuang,
Li Luying,
Zou Zhengguang,
Jiang Xueliang,
Zhai Tianyou,
Gao Yihua
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
advanced electronic materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.25
H-Index - 56
ISSN - 2199-160X
DOI - 10.1002/aelm.201700165
Subject(s) - mxenes , materials science , heterojunction , optoelectronics , schottky barrier , work function , photodetector , van der waals force , nitride , nanotechnology , layer (electronics) , chemistry , organic chemistry , diode , molecule
MXenes, or transition metal carbides or nitrides, as an advanced 2D materials have already attracted extensive attention due to their high conductivity and large specific surface area for applications in the field of energy storage. MXenes also have many other advanced properties such as good transmittance and adjustable work function over a large range. However, few works study the properties of MXenes in the field of optoelectronics. Here, the optoelectronic properties of Ti 3 C 2 T X (with a work function of 4.37 eV) on n‐type silicon (n‐Si) of vertical van der Waals heterostructures are studied. The Ti 3 C 2 T X not only functions as the transparent electrode but also contributes to the separation and transport of photo‐induced carriers. After investigations on the influence of annealing, temperature, illumination, and applied voltage on the performance of Ti 3 C 2 T X /n‐Si Schottky junction heterostructures, this study fabricates a self‐driven vertical junction photodetectors with high response and recovery speeds. It is believed that the excellent photoelectric properties of MXenes will attract many researchers' attention to the application of MXenes in the photoelectrical field.