High-sensitivity Ag@CuxO and Ag@CuxO:rGO core–shell heterostructure photodetectors with broad spectral range: Enhanced UV–IR response and superior long-term stability


EDEN Ç., ÇIRAK Ç.

Journal of Alloys and Compounds, cilt.1057, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 1057
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2026.186950
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Compendex, INSPEC, Public Affairs Index
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Core-shell, Long-term stability, Nanocomposites, Photodiode, UV Detection
  • Erzincan Binali Yıldırım Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Herein, Ag@CuxO and Ag@CuxO:rGO core–shell nanocomposite architectures were synthesized in the wet chemical method which was further analyzed by UV–Vis, XRD, XPS, SEM and TEM study. The as-prepared colloidal nanostructures were drop-casted onto n-type Si substrates to obtain n-Si/Ag@CuxO and n-Si/Ag@CuxO:rGO heterojunction photodetector devices. Current–voltage (I–V) characteristics under different light intensity and 365, 395, 590 and 850 nm wavelengths of illumination were measured. Under 365 nm illumination at −2 V bias, the responsivities of the n-Si/Ag@CuxO and n-Si/Ag@CuxO:rGO devices were determined to be 1.53 A/W and 4.26 A/W, respectively, indicating external quantum efficiencies exceeding 100 %. The better UV photosensitivity of n-Si/Ag@CuxO:rGO heterojunction is probably due to the improved electron transport capacity by rGO. Our findings demonstrate homojunction structure-based nanocomposites with very good photodetection performance, thus opening the door for next-generation optoelectronic device application.