Self-cleaning flexible infrared nanosensor based on carbon nanoparticles.

Yuan, Longyan; Dai, Junjie; Fan, Xiaohong; Song, Ting; Tao, Yu Ting; Wang, Kai; Xu, Zhi; Zhang, Jun et al. · ACS Nano · 2011

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Highly flexible, robust, and sensitive infrared nanosensors were fabricated based on carbon nanoparticles that were synthesized through a simple and low-cost flame method. The infrared nanosensor devices showed sharp infrared photoresponse with a response time of ∼68 ms and a maximum photocurrent change of ∼52.9%. The devices showed a superhydrophobic property with a contact angle larger than 150° and a sliding angle of ∼4°. The mechanism for the enhanced infrared photoresponse from carbon nanoparticles is discussed.

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