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Enhanced Photoresponse of a Self-Powered Gallium Nitride Photodetector via Sequentially-Deposited Gold Nanoparticles for Sustainable Optoelectronics

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It is becoming crucial to design/fabricate eco-friendly, sustainable electronic and photonic devices to minimize the carbon footprint for future systems. In this study, we have demonstrated a steady photoresponse enhancement of the self-powered GaN ultraviolet photodetector (GaN-UVPD) via sequentially deposited gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) under 254, 302, and 365 nm UV light exposure. The AuNP-deposited GaN-UVPD exhibited excellent responsivity of 0.65 A/W and detectivity of 6.51 × 1012 cm.Hz1/2 W−1 under 302 nm UV light without any external power. Moreover, the sensitivity of the device increased from 1.98 × 106% to 3.32 × 106% following Au nanoparticle deposition. Additionally, the plausible mechanisms for the self-powered and Au nanoparticle-induced photoresponse enhancement have been discussed. In brief, the high-performance photoresponsivity of our self-powered GaN-UVPD could find many useful applications in sustainable energy and eco-friendly optoelectronic devices.

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The authors gratefully thank the Istanbul Development Agency (ISTKA) for providing support for this research (Grant No. TR10/16/YNY/0102).

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Teker, T.U., Teker, K. Enhanced Photoresponse of a Self-Powered Gallium Nitride Photodetector via Sequentially-Deposited Gold Nanoparticles for Sustainable Optoelectronics. J. Electron. Mater. 52, 2372–2379 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-022-10176-x

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