Open AccessEnhanced performance of high Al-content AlGaN MSM photodetectors by electrode modification using hexadecanethiol
Author(s) -
Yuhang Li,
YuShen Liu,
Guofeng Yang,
Baoan Bian,
Jin Wang,
Yan Gu,
Qigao Fan,
Yu Ding,
Xiumei Zhang,
Naiyan Lu,
Guoqing Chen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.418421
Subject(s) - photodetector , materials science , photocurrent , optoelectronics , electrode , responsivity , ultraviolet , schottky barrier , chemistry , diode
A metal electrode modification process for AlGaN-based metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) photodetectors have been introduced to enhance the response of solar-blind ultraviolet (UV) light detection. The hexadecanethiol organic molecules are chemically adsorbed on the electrodes of high-Al-content Al 0.6 Ga 0.4 N MSM solar-blind UV photodetectors, which can reduce the work function of the metal electrode and change the height of the Schottky barrier. This modification process significantly increases the photocurrent and responsivity of the device compared with the referential photodetector without modification. Additionally, the adverse effects caused by the surface state and polarization of the AlGaN materials are effectively reduced, which can be beneficial for improving the electrical performances of III-nitride-based UV photodetectors.