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Polarity in ZnO nanowires: A critical issue for piezotronic and piezoelectric devices

Vincent Consonni, Alex Lord Orcid Logo

Nano Energy, Volume: 83, Start page: 105789

Swansea University Author: Alex Lord Orcid Logo

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Abstract

The polar and piezoelectric nature of the wurtzite structure of ZnO nanowires with a high aspect ratio at nanoscale dimensions is of high interest for piezotronic and piezoelectric devices, but a number of issues related to polarity are still open and deserve a particular attention. In this context,...

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Published in: Nano Energy
ISSN: 2211-2855
Published: Elsevier BV 2021
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56100
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Abstract: The polar and piezoelectric nature of the wurtzite structure of ZnO nanowires with a high aspect ratio at nanoscale dimensions is of high interest for piezotronic and piezoelectric devices, but a number of issues related to polarity are still open and deserve a particular attention. In this context, chemical bath deposition offers a unique opportunity to select the O- or Zn-polarity of the resultant nanowires and is further compatible with the fabrication processes of flexible devices. The control and use of the polarity in ZnO nanowires grown by chemical bath deposition opens a new way to greatly enhance the performance of the related piezotronic and piezoelectric devices. However, polarity as an additional tunable parameter should be considered with care because it has a strong influence on many processes and properties. The present review is intended to report the most important consequences related to the polarity in ZnO nanowires for piezotronic and piezoelectric devices. After introducing the basic principles involving crystal polarity in ZnO, a special emphasis is placed on the effects of polarity on the nucleation and growth mechanisms of ZnO nanowires using chemical bath deposition, defect incorporation and doping, electrical contacts and device properties.
Keywords: Crystal polarity; ZnO nanowires; Chemical bath deposition; Piezoelectric devices; Piezotronic devices
College: Faculty of Science and Engineering
Funders: UKRI, EP/R511614/1
Start Page: 105789