Highly Selective Self-Powered Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Heterojunction of a Halide Perovskite and InGaZnO NOSensor

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Author(s)

  • Mani Teja Vijjapu
  • Sandeep G. Surya
  • Jr-Hau He
  • Khaled N. Salama

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)40460-40470
Journal / PublicationACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Volume13
Issue number34
Online published20 Aug 2021
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sep 2021

Abstract

Self-powered sensors can lead to disruptive advances in self-sustainable sensing systems that are imperative for evolving human lifestyles. For the first time, we demonstrate the fabrication of a heterojunction sensor using p-type hybrid-halide perovskites (CH3NH3PbBr3) and an n-type semiconducting metal oxide thin film [InGaZnO (IGZO)] for the detection of NO2 gas and power generation. Combining the excellent photoelectric properties of perovskites and the remarkable gas-sensing properties of IGZO at room temperature, the devised sensors generate open-circuit voltage and modulate according to the ambient NO2 concentration. The major challenge in devising self-powered gas sensors is to attain harvesting capability and selectivity simultaneously, owing to perovskites reactivity in the presence of oxygen and humidity. In this work, we developed a novel approach and fabricated a heterojunction sensor using parylene-c as an additional layer to curb the cross-sensitivity and to enhance the selectivity of the sensor. Even under the low concentrations of NO2, the developed sensor exhibits remarkable sensitivity, selectivity, and repeatability. The devices are sensitive and robust even under extreme humidity conditions (80% RH) and synthetic air. The devised sensor configuration is one way to eliminate the cross-sensitivity issue of the perovskite-based devices and serves as a reference for the development of self-powered sensors.

Research Area(s)

  • gas sensors, heterojunction sensors, IGZO, light-harvesting, organo-halide perovskite, parylene-c, self-powered sensor

Citation Format(s)

Highly Selective Self-Powered Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Heterojunction of a Halide Perovskite and InGaZnO NOSensor. / Vijjapu, Mani Teja; Surya, Sandeep G.; He, Jr-Hau et al.

In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Vol. 13, No. 34, 01.09.2021, p. 40460-40470.

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62)21_Publication in refereed journalpeer-review