Abstract
The photoresponse of ZnO nanowires irradiated with photons having energies below the band gap of ZnO (3.4eV) was studied before and after deposition of CdTe quantum dots via a pulsed electron-beam technique. The small amount of deposited CdTe did not increase the dark current of the samples. However, a substantial increase in the steady state photocurrent was observed after CdTe deposition suggesting a clear photosensitization effect. Results revealed that CdTe influences the photoconductivity transients of ZnO by minimizing its interaction with oxygen in air as well as providing additional traps that serve to increase the photocurrent time constant.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
