Strong In-Plane Optical and Electrical Anisotropies of Multilayered γ-InSe for High-Responsivity Polarization-Sensitive Photodetectors

Recently, identifying promising new two-dimensional (2D) materials with low-symmetry structures has aroused great interest for developing monolithic polarization-sensitive photodetectors with small volume. Here, after comprehensive research of the in-plane anisotropic structure and electronic and optoelectronic properties of layered gamma-InSe, a superior responsivity polarization-sensitive photodetector based on multilayer gamma-InSe is constructed by a facile method. Notably, the conductance and carrier mobility of the device along the armchair direction are 11.8 and 2.35 times larger than those along the zigzag direction, respectively. Benefittin from the high efficiency of light absorption and excellent carrier mobility (221 cm(2) V-1 s(-1)) of our multilayered gamma-InSe along the armchair direction, the device exhibits a superior responsivity of 127 A/W and an external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 10 4 %. Especially, the highest responsivity along the armchair direction of our gamma-InSe polarization-sensitive photodetectors can reach as high as 78.5 A/W under polarized light. This value is much higher than those of other devices even under unpolarized light. This work not only provides an insight into the in-plane anisotropic properties of 2D layered gamma-InSe but also proposes a stable and environmentally friendly candidate for anisotropic optoelectronic applications.

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This study identifies promising new two-dimensional material γ-InSe with low-symmetry structures for developing monolithic polarization-sensitive photodetectors. A superior responsivity polarization-sensitive photodetector based on multilayer γ-InSe is constructed, showing high efficiency of light absorption, excellent carrier mobility, and exceptional responsivity under polarized light. These findings provide insights into in-plane anisotropic properties of 2D materials and propose a stable and environmentally friendly candidate for anisotropic optoelectronic applications.