High-performance microphotodetectors require materials that combine strong light–matter interaction, fast charge transport, and ambient stability. Here, we demonstrate single-nanowire devices based on the 2D perovskite (TPA3)2PbBr4, synthesized via a controlled slow-cooling self-assembly process that yields defect-minimized, anisotropic nanowires with smooth facets. These microphotodetectors exhibit ultralow dark currents (∼10–15 A), high responsivity (up to 156 mA W–1), and exceptional specific detectivity (∼1011 Jones) under near-UV (405 nm) illumination, with rise and fall times in the millisecond regime. The superior detectivity is primarily driven by the suppression of thermal noise through the material’s ultralow dark current, while the millisecond temporal response is governed by high-intensity trap-filling dynamics. The devices maintain stable operation over 4000 s of continuous on/off cycling and show remarkable ambient stability over weeks, attributed to dense crystal packing and robust organic cation layers. Furthermore, the influence of nanowire thickness on the charge collection efficiency is systematically elucidated through optical penetration depth analysis, highlighting design principles for optimizing low-dimensional perovskite photodetectors. This study introduces single 2D perovskite nanowires as a versatile platform for miniaturized, high-performance optoelectronic devices.
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