title: Flexible visible-light photodetectors with broad photoresponse based on ZrS3 nanobelt films.
abstract: Two new flexible visible-light photodetectors based on ZrS3 nanobelts films are fabricated on a polypropylene (PP) film and printing paper, respectively, by an adhesive-tape transfer method, and their light-induced electric properties are investigated in detail. The devices demonstrate a remarkable response to 405 to 780 nm light, a photocurrent that depends on the optical power and light wavelength, and an excellent photoswitching effect and stability. This implies that ZrS3 nanobelts are prospective candidates for high-performance nanoscale optoelectronic devices that may be practically applied in photodetection of visible to near infrared light. The facile fabrication method is extendable to flexible nanodevices with different nanostructures.
authors.affiliation: Country Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China.
authors.forename: You-Rong
authors.initials: YR
authors.lastname: Tao
authors.forename: Xing-Cai
authors.initials: XC
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Wei-Wei
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Xiong
keywords: nanostructures; optoelectronics; photodetection; sensors; switches