Lead-free Cs2AgBiBr6–MoS2 hybrid heterostructures for eco-friendly and efficient photodetection on paper substrates
摘要
The demand for sustainable, flexible, and wearable optoelectronic technologies has intensified the search for environmentally benign materials and substrates. In this work, we demonstrate a lead-free photodetector based on Cs2AgBiBr6 nanocrystals (CABB NCs) integrated with MoS₂ nanoflowers to form a hybrid heterostructure on biodegradable cellulose paper. The optimized CABB/MoS2 composite delivers more than an order-of-magnitude enhancement in photocurrent compared to pristine CABB, along with fast response and recovery times and excellent operational stability under repeated illumination cycles. Under solar illumination, the device achieves a responsivity of 60 mA W⁻1 and a detectivity of 1.64 × 1011 Jones. Structural and optical analyses reveal a Type-II band alignment that promotes efficient charge separation, supported by significant PL quenching and a reduction in carrier lifetime from 3.31 ns to 1.36 ns. XRD and TEM results further confirm the formation of well-coupled heterostructures with strong interfacial contact and improved light absorption. The use of cellulose paper as a substrate not only minimizes environmental impact but also enables the development of lightweight, low cost, and wearable photodetectors. Overall, this study highlights the potential of CABB/MoS2 hybrid structures as a promising platform for sustainable and eco-friendly photodetection.