Solar-energy conversion and light emission in an atomic monolayer p-n diode
arXiv:1309.7492 · doi:10.1038/nnano.2014.14
Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) atomic crystals, such as graphene and atomically thin transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), are currently receiving a lot of attention. They are crystalline, and thus of high material quality, even so, they can be produced in large areas and are bendable, thus providing opportunities for novel applications. Here, we report a truly 2D p-n junction diode, based on an electrostatically doped tungsten diselenide (WSe2) monolayer. As p-n diodes are the basic building block in a wide variety of optoelectronic devices, our demonstration constitutes an important advance towards 2D optoelectronics. We present applications as (i) photovoltaic solar cell, (ii) photodiode, and (iii) light emitting diode. Light power conversion and electroluminescence efficiencies are ca. 0.5 % and 0.1 %, respectively. Given the recent advances in large-scale production of 2D crystals, we expect them to profoundly impact future developments in solar, lighting, and display technologies.
23 pages, 7 figures. Nature Nanotechnology (2014)
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