A brief review on photodetector performance based on zero dimensional and two dimensional materials and their hybrid structures

Abstract

Photodetectors (PD) are highly useful components in the field of imaging and communication devices. Although the PDs using standard semiconductor materials have numerous benefits, these have certain drawbacks regarding manufacturing costs and integration processes to improve performance. Because of which a niche area towards application in consumer goods and defense is inhibited. This review article discussed the photodetection mechanism, their performance parameter, and the PDs based on low dimensional materials such as zero-dimensional, two dimensional, and their hybrid structures. Owing to the unique and excellent optoelectronic properties of low dimensional materials, and by choosing a facile, improved preparation method, we can achieve high-performance PDs.