Inclined-aligned ZnO nanorod array for self-powered all-scenario underwater weak light detection and optical communication

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the use of inclined-aligned ZnO nanorod arrays for effective underwater light detection and optical communication.
• Utilized photoelectrochemical (PEC) principles for device design.
• Developed inclined-aligned ZnO nanorod arrays for improved sensitivity.
• Tested performance in simulated underwater conditions.
• Achieved efficient weak light detection under various underwater scenarios.
• Demonstrated self-powered operation without external power sources.
• Showed potential for effective optical communication in harsh marine environments.