Optically Modulated Conduction in Chromophore-Functionalized Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes

Details Optically Modulated Conduction in Chromophore-Functionalized Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes Optically Modulated Conduction in Chromophore-Functionalized Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes

2007-03-02

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0703073v1

Phys. Rev. Lett. 98, 086802 (2007)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Materials Science

4 pages, 4 figures

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevLett.98.086802

We demonstrate an optically active nanotube-hybrid material by functionalizing single-wall nanotubes with an azo-based chromophore. Upon UV illumination, the conjugated chromophore undergoes a cis-trans isomerization leading to a charge redistribution near the nanotube. This charge redistribution changes the local electrostatic environment, shifting the threshold voltage and increasing the conductivity of the nanotube transistor. For a ~1-2% coverage, we measure a shift in the threshold voltage of up to 1.2 V. Further, the conductance change is reversible and repeatable over long periods of time, indicating that the chromophore functionalized nanotubes are useful for integrated nano-photodetectors.

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