ZnS-shelled and Zn-doped CuInS2 quantum dots for TiO2-based UV photodetectors

By employing semiconductor composite strategies and morphology control, Zn-doped CuInS 2 quantum dots with a ZnS shell structure (ZCIS@ZnS QDs) have been synthesized and combined with TiO 2 nanowires or nanoparticles (NWs/NPs) for photodetector applications. In the composite material, the QDs are uniformly attached to the surface of TiO 2 NWs/NPs. The photodetector constructed with ZCIS@ZnS QDs and TiO 2 NWs/NPs (ZCIS@ZnS@TiO 2 NWs/NPs) demonstrated superior photodetection performance. It exhibited excellent responsivity (∼6.2 mA/W) and detectivity (∼1.6 × 10 12 Jones) under ultraviolet (UV) illumination (∼365 nm). This non-toxic and environmentally friendly composite material provides a promising alternative for applications in various fields.