Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(37), P. 17032 - 17042
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Rare
earth
(RE)
dopants
can
modulate
the
bandgap
of
oxides
indium
and
gallium
provide
extra
upconversion
luminescence
(UCL)
abilities.
However,
relevant
UCL
fine-tuning
strategies
energy
mechanisms
have
been
less
studied.
In
this
research,
InGaO,
Ho
β-Ga2O3,
as
a
semiconductor
material
with
an
ultrawide
band
gap
(Eg
>
4.8
eV),
emerges
promising
candidate
for
ultraviolet
(UV)-transparent
semiconductors.
Its
distinctive
property
of
high
transparency
from
visible
light
to
the
region
gives
it
broad
application
prospects
in
fields
deep
UV
light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs),
lasers,
and
electronic
devices.
This
study
employed
first-principles
calculations
utilizing
generalized
gradient
approximation+
U
(GGA+U)
method
investigate
impact
doping
β-Ga2O3
transition
metals
including
copper
(Cu),
silver
(Ag),
gold
(Au)
on
its
structure
optical
properties.
The
findings
reveal
that
under
oxygen
(O)-rich
conditions,
formation
energy
doped
system
is
lower
compared
gallium
(Ga)-rich
conditions.
And
Cu-doped
demonstrated
possess
lowest
energy,
indicating
enhanced
stability
β-Ga2O3.
Additionally,
intrinsic
calculated
be
4.853
eV,
whereas
gaps
metal
(TM)-doped
are
significantly
reduced.
Specifically,
Cu-doped,
Ag-doped,
Au-doped
1.228,
0.982,
1.648
respectively.
reduction
can
attributed
introduction
impurity
levels
by
metals,
which
modify
electron
distribution
atoms
vicinity
Fermi
level.
Remarkably,
exhibits
superior
absorption
performance,
incorporation
such
Cu,
Ag,
Au
facilitates
expansion
range.
transformation
not
only
enhances
material's
light-harvesting
capability
but
also
improves
providing
crucial
theoretical
foundation
development
novel
β-Ga2O3-based
optoelectronic
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Abstract
Underwater
imaging
technologies
are
increasingly
crucial
for
environmental
monitoring
and
resource
exploration.
However,
the
development
of
advanced
photodetectors
such
applications
faces
significant
challenges,
including
interference
from
ambient
visible
infrared
light,
adaptation
to
underwater
environments,
cost‐effectiveness.
Photoelectrochemical‐type
solar‐blind
(PEC‐SBPDs)
based
on
wide
bandgap
semiconductors
have
shown
great
promise
in
overcoming
these
challenges.
Here,
a
novel
approach
enhance
performance
α‐Ga
2
O
3
‐based
PEC‐SBPDs
is
presented
through
Mg‐doping.
By
employing
low‐cost
hydrothermal
synthesis
technique,
Mg‐doped
nanorod
arrays
fabricated,
which
induces
formation
V
‐Mg
Ga
complexes
that
enhances
interfacial
catalytic
activity
improves
transport
photogenerated
carriers.
The
optimized
exhibits
remarkable
435%
increase
photocurrent
response
compared
undoped
,
with
peak
responsivity
34.54
mA
W
−1
.
A
5
×
PEC‐SBPD
array
nanorods
successfully
demonstrated
imaging,
achieving
clear
efficient
challenging
conditions.
This
study
not
only
highlights
superior
environments
but
also
opens
new
avenues
high‐performance
self‐powered
sensing,
other
related
applications.
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
transition
from
a
single-phase
to
mixed-phase
thin
film
forms
heterogeneous
interfaces
that
significantly
enhance
solar-blind
photodetector
performance.