Photo-response of a nanopore device with a single embedded ZnO nanoparticle

Linh Nam Nguyen*, Ming Chou Lin, Horng Shyang Chen, Yann Wen Lan, Cen Shawn Wu, Kuei Shu Chang-Liao, Chii Dong Chen

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Abstract

The photo-response of a ZnO nanoparticle embedded in a nanopore made on a silicon nitride membrane is investigated. The ZnO nanoparticle is manipulated onto the nanopore and sandwiched between aluminum contact electrodes from both the top and bottom. The asymmetric device structure facilitates currentvoltage rectification that enables photovoltaic capacity. Under illumination, the device shows open-circuit voltage as well as short-circuit current. The fill factor is found to increase at low temperatures and reaches 48.6% at 100K. The nanopore structure and the manipulation technique provide a solid platform for exploring the electrical properties of single nanoparticles.

Original languageEnglish
Article number165201
JournalNanotechnology
Volume23
Issue number16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Apr 27
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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