Publications by authors named "Lidia El Bouanani"

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  • Perovskite semiconductors like methylammonium and cesium lead halides have gained popularity for radiation detection due to their outstanding electronic and optical properties.
  • The combination of perovskites with materials like metal oxide semiconductors allows for the development of effective diodes that can detect various types of radiation with low power requirements.
  • This study presents a novel neutron detector using a heterojunction diode made from single-crystal MAPbBr and gallium oxide, achieving impressive performance metrics such as a low leakage current and high detection efficiency for neutrons while enhancing gamma discrimination by optimizing crystal thickness.
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  • Two-dimensional semiconductors like transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) offer superior electronic and optical properties, making them ideal for photodetector applications when combined with Si or II-VI semiconductors.
  • The study details the deposition of MoSe films using pulsed laser deposition, highlighting characteristics like crystalline orientation and the chemical makeup of the layers through various analytical techniques.
  • With increasing MoSe thickness, the band gap and electrical properties show significant changes, leading to impressive performance metrics for MoSe-Si photodiodes, such as rapid photocurrent response and high current on/off ratios.
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