Enhanced Photoemission Performance of InGaN Inclined Nanowire Array.

We propose to improve the solar energy utilization by using InGaN inclined nanowire array photocathodes. We first study vertical nanowire array. On the basis of vertical nanowire array, we study inclined nanowires by changing the inclination angle of nanowires.

Exploration on structural stability, electronic and optical properties of Cs-activated and Cs/O-activated AlGaN thin film and nanowire photocathode surface.

To explore effects of surface activation on AlGaN-based photocathode, this paper analyzes in detail the structural stability, charge transfer, band structure, density of states, absorption coefficient and reflectivity of Cs-activated and Cs/O-activated AlGaN thin films and nanowires by using first-principles. Our results reveal that adsorption energy of AlGaN thin films and nanowires adsorbed by Cs will gradually increase as Cs coverage increases, and structural stability will be weakened. Cs-adsorbed thin film surfaces are more stable than nanowire when Cs coverage is same.