Wavelength-Controlled Photocurrent Polarity Switching in BP-MoS${}_2$ Heterostructure

Abstract

Layered two-dimensional van der Waals (vdW) semiconductors and their heterostructures have been shown to exhibit positive photoconductance (PPC) in many studies. A few recent reports have demonstrated negative photoconductance (NPC) as well that can enable broadband photodetection besides multi-level optoelectronic logic and memory. Controllable and reversible switching between PPC and NPC is a key requirement for these applications. This report demonstrates visible-to-near infrared wavelength-driven NPC and PPC, along with reversible switching between the two, in an air stable, high mobility, broadband black phosphorus (BP) field effect transistor (FET) covered with a few layer MoS${}_2$ flake. The crossover switching wavelength can be tuned by varying the MoS${}_2$ bandgap through its flake thickness and the NPC and PPC photoresponsivities can be modulated using electrostatic gating as well as laser power. Recombination-driven NPC and PPC allows for reversible switching at reasonable time scales of a few seconds. Further, gate voltage-dependent negative persistent photoconductance enables synaptic behavior that is well-suited for optosynaptic applications.

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