Self-powered ultraviolet position-sensitive detectors based on PrNiO3/Nb-doped SrTiO3 p–n junctions

X Xianjie Wang C Chang Hu L Lingli Zhang Q Qiang Fu L Lingling Tao P Pengbo Zhang (State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Green Energy Catalysis and Intelligent Chemical Engineering, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Green Intelligent Manufacturing of New Energy Materials and Devices, Tianchang New Materials and Energy Technologies Research Center, Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering) Y Yu Sui B Bo Song

Abstract

Position-sensitive detectors based on the lateral photovoltaic effect have been widely used in optical engineering for the measurement of position, distance, and angles. However, self-powered ultraviolet position-sensitive detectors with high sensitivity and fast response are still lacking due to the difficulty associated with the fabrication of p-type wide bandgap semiconductors, which hinders their further design and enhancement. Here, the influence of band structures and interfacial transport properties on the performance of self-powered ultraviolet position-sensitive detectors based on PrNiO3/Nb:SrTiO3p–n junctions is systematically investigated. Large position sensitivity and fast relaxation time of the lateral photovoltaic effect were observed up to 400 K in the perovskite-based ultraviolet position-sensitive detectors. Hall effect measurements revealed that the transport of photoexcited carriers occurs mainly through the interface of the PrNiO3/Nb:SrTiO3 junctions, resulting in a fast response and a stable photovoltaic effect. This study presents insights and avenues for designing self-powered perovskite oxide ultraviolet position-sensitive detectors with enhanced photoelectric performance.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 126, Issue 2
Published January 13, 2025
ISSN 0003-6951
Publisher American Institute of Physics

Journal Info

Applied Physics Letters

American Institute of Physics

ISSN: 0003-6951 Physical Sciences

Authors (8)

X

Xianjie Wang

C

Chang Hu

L

Lingli Zhang

Q

Qiang Fu

L

Lingling Tao

P

Pengbo Zhang

State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Green Energy Catalysis and Intelligent Chemical Engineering, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Green Intelligent Manufacturing of New Energy Materials and Devices, Tianchang New Materials and Energy Technologies Research Center, Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Y

Yu Sui

B

Bo Song