Enhancing the Photoresponsivity and External Quantum Efficiency of ReSe2 Photodetectors Through the Insertion of a Graphene Auxiliary Layer

Two-dimensional (2D) materials demonstrate significant potential in photodetector technology. They offer high sensitivity, wide spectral range, flexibility and transparency, especially in infrared detection, promising advancements in wearable and flexible electronics. This study explores the application of 2D materials in high-performance photodetectors. Rhenium diselenide (ReSe₂) was used as the channel, and graphene (Gr) was inserted between ReSe₂ and SiO₂ as the gate electrode to enhance device performance. A ReSe₂/Gr heterostructure field-effect transistor (FET) was fabricated to investigate the role of Gr in improving the optoelectronic properties of ReSe₂ phototransistors. Specifically, the ReSe₂ FET without Gr auxiliary layer demonstrates a responsivity (R) of 294 mA/W, an external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 68.75%, and response times as brief as 40/62 ms. Compared with the ReSe₂ phototransistor, the ReSe₂/Gr phototransistor exhibits significantly improved photoresponsivity and EQE, with the photoresponsivity enhanced by a factor of ap-proximately 3.58 and the EQE enhanced by a factor of approximately 3.59. These enhancements are mainly attributed to optimization of interfacial band alignment and the strengthened photogating effect by Gr auxiliary layer. This research not only underscores the pivotal role of Gr in boosting the capabilities of 2D photodetectors but also offers a viable strategy for developing high-performance photodetectors with 2D materials.