High-performance self-powered photodetectors based on Te/Si heterojunctions

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the potential of tellurium in creating advanced self-powered photodetectors.
• Investigated the electrical transport properties of tellurium.
• Assessed the environmental stability of tellurium for photodetector applications.
• Developed heterojunctions with silicon.
• Demonstrated significant performance enhancement in photodetectors using Te/Si heterojunctions.
• Showed improved electrical transport properties relative to traditional materials.
• Confirmed environmental stability supporting long-term device operation.