Understanding the large shift photocurrent of WS${}_2$ nanotubes: A comparative analysis with monolayers

Abstract

We study the similarities and differences in the shift photocurrent contribution to the bulk photovoltaic effect between transition-metal dichalcogenide monolayers and nanotubes. Our analysis is based on density functional theory in combination with the Wannier interpolation technique for the calculation of the shift photoconductivity tensor. Our results show that for nanotube radii of practical interest $r>60$~Å, the shift photoconductivity of a single-wall nanotube is well described by that of the monolayer. Additionally, we quantify the shift photocurrent generated under realistic experimental conditions like device geometry and absorption capabilities. We show that a typical nanotube can generate a photocurrent of around 10 nA, while the monolayer only attains a maximum of 1 nA. This enhancement is mainly due to the larger conducting cross section of a nanotube in comparison to a monolayer. Finally, we discuss our results in the context of recent experimental measurements on WS${}_2$ monolayer and nanotubes[Zhang et al., Nature 570, 349 (2019)].

arXiv comment11 pages, 9 figures

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