One-step formation of ZnO nanorod bridge structure using geminated Si substrates by vapor phase transportation

Abstract A ZnO nanorod (NR) bridge structure has been synthesized across geminated Si substrates (on which various metals were pre-deposited) by one-step thermal evaporation. The photoresponse and current–voltage ( I – V ) properties of a ZnO nanorod detector were observed at room temperature. By photocurrent spectroscopy, strong near-band-edge (NBE) absorption at the UV region was observed. The presented results demonstrate the feasibility of spontaneous formation of a novel device based on ZnO NRs without a high-cost complex process.

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