The photoresponse and photoconductivity of micron-sized C₆₀ whiskers and sub-millimeter-sized C₆₀ clusters

Abstract

The photoresponse and photoconductivity properties of micron-sized C₆₀ whiskers and sub-millimeter-sized C₆₀ clusters are successfully studied by the microfabrication technologies. According to the ultraviolet-visible-near infrared (UV-Vis-NIR) absorption spectroscopic study, a highly intense absorption is observed in the UV and visible light regions, which indicates probable applications in photoelectric devices. Furthermore, a large photocurrent is measured under the illumination of white light in nitrogen (N₂) atmosphere. The micron-sized C₆₀ whiskers and the sub-millimeter-sized C₆₀ clusters have different photoresponse curves under the same condition of measurement. A quick transformation of photoelectric response is detected in parallel multi-arranged micron-sized C₆₀ whiskers, but the recovery of the photocurrent of self-assembly sub-millimeter-sized C₆₀ clusters is much slower.

Keywords

Fullerene / Positive Photoresist / Hexagon Cross Section / Photoconductivity Property / Photoelectric Response

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This work has been supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (No.2012CB825804).