The Growing Role of Zn(II)‐Based Coordination Complexes in Schottky Diode Development

Advancement in developing smart electronic devices is the need of modern civilization. Schottky diodes, these days, are considered to be one those smart devices due to their enormous applications in diverse field. Metal–ligand coordination compounds having hybrid behavior appeared as an excellent member to serve the field of semiconductor. Structural consistency, unique electronic behavior, and tunable band gap are the key aspects of such compounds. In this perspective, fabrication of Schottky diodes utilizing Zn(II)‐based coordination complexes can be considered as highly significant. Owing to the high abundance of zinc, which makes the implementations of zinc‐based materials cost‐effective, Zn(II)‐complexes can be widely utilized to construct of Schottky diodes. Moreover, coordination complexes based on zinc do not impart high toxicity. Due to these reasons, construction of Schottky diode with Zn(II)‐based coordination complexes can be commercially viable.