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P -type electrical, photoconductive, and anomalous ferromagnetic properties of Cu2 O nanowires

  • L. Liao
  • , B. Yan
  • , Y. F. Hao
  • , G. Z. Xing
  • , J. P. Liu
  • , B. C. Zhao
  • , Z. X. Shen
  • , T. Wu
  • , L. Wang
  • , J. T.L. Thong
  • , C. M. Li
  • , W. Huang
  • , T. Yu
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • National University of Singapore
  • Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications

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Abstract

Cu2 O nanowires are synthesized by reduction of CuO nanowires with hydrogen gas. Strong green photoluminescence dominated by band-edge emission is observed. Field effect transistors fabricated from individual Cu2 O nanowires present high on-off ratio (> 106) and high mobility (>95 cm2 /V s). Furthermore, the device demonstrates a fast photoelectric response to blue illumination in air at room temperature. In addition, anomalous ferromagnetism appears in Cu2 O nanowires, which may originate from the defects in Cu2 O nanowires. This work shows the application potentials of the Cu2 O nanowires, especially in an electrical and photonic device.

Original languageEnglish
Article number113106
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume94
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

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