A graphene-molybdenum disulfide heterojunction phototransistor

Abstract

Heterojunctions combining graphene with transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have garnered considerable interest in phototransistor research. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) can be well combined with graphene owing to its excellent and special bandgap characteristics. In this study, a photoelectric transistor is designed and fabricated based on a graphene–molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) van der Waals heterojunction. Its novelty lies in constructing a vertical heterojunction architecture with a well-defined structure, clear interface, and easy gate modulation. It fully utilizes the high mobility of graphene and the appropriate bandgap of MoS2 to achieve efficient light absorption and carrier transport. The device exhibits a good photoelectric response and stability at room temperature, with key performance indicators including the following: a responsivity of 0.5023 mA/W, and a dark current of approximately 10−11 A at a gate voltage of 0 V and approaching 10−10 A at 30 V; when the light intensity is 1000 mW/cm2, the photocurrent reaches the 10−8 A level, demonstrating the synergistic modulation capability of gate voltage and light intensity. Although its responsivity is lower than some high-performance heterojunction devices, this device has advantages such as a simple structure, controllable preparation, stable room-temperature operation, and the potential for a broad-spectrum response, showing good application prospects in flexible electronics and integrated optoelectronic systems. This study provides an experimental basis and technical path for the development of two-dimensional material heterojunctions in programmable, multifunctional optoelectronic devices.