Carbon nanotube papers with p-n junctions along the thickness direction

RSC Adv. 2023 Nov 9;13(47):33062-33066. doi: 10.1039/d3ra04503j. eCollection 2023 Nov 7.

Abstract

Conductive papers made from carbon nanotubes and wood fibers exhibit a p-type character. N2 plasma treatment converts paper into n-type and conversion is verified by elemental analyses, work function and Hall-effect measurements. By screening one face of p-type paper in plasma, the p-n junctions are successfully created along the thickness direction and electrical rectification is evident by current-voltage measurement.