SnS2 Thin Film with In Situ and Controllable Sb Doping via Atomic Layer Deposition for Optoelectronic Applications

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Contributors

  • Dong Ho Shin - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Jun Yang - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Samik Mukherjee - , Jio Institute (Author)
  • Amin Bahrami - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Sebastian Lehmann - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Noushin Nasiri - , Macquarie University (Author)
  • Fabian Krahl - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Chi Pang - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Angelika Wrzesińska-Lashkova - , Chair of Emerging Electronic Technologies (gB/IFW and cfaed), Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Yana Vaynzof - , Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Chair of Emerging Electronic Technologies (gB/IFW and cfaed), Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Steve Wohlrab - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Alexey Popov - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Kornelius Nielsch - , Institute of Applied Physics, Chair of Metallic Materials and Metal Physics, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)

Abstract

SnS2 stands out as a highly promising 2D material with significant potential for applications in the field of electronics and photovoltaic technologies. Numerous attempts have been undertaken to modulate the physical properties of SnS2 by doping with various metal ions. Here, a series of Sb-doped SnS2 is deposited via atomic layer deposition (ALD) super-cycle process and compared its crystallinity, composition, and optical properties to those of pristine SnS2. It is found that the increase in the concentration of Sb is accompanied by a gradual reduction in the Sn and S binding energies. The work function is increased upon Sb doping from 4.32 eV (SnS2) to 4.75 eV (Sb-doped SnS2 with 9:1 ratio). When integrated into photodetectors, the Sb-doped SnS2 showed improved performance, demonstrating increased peak photoresponsivity values from 19.5 to 27.8 A W−1 at 405 nm, accompanied by an improvement in response speed. These results offer valuable insights into next-generation optoelectronic applications based on SnS2.

Details

Original languageEnglish
JournalAdvanced materials technologies
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Mendeley 13663978-1f09-3e7d-a7d7-1abd10b55cfb

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • 2D material, atomic layer deposition, photodetector, Sb-doped SnS, sub-bandgap, Sb-doped SnS2