SnS2 nanosheets (SnS2NSs), synthesized by one-step hydrothermal reaction, are subjected to field emission (FE) studies. For synthesis, specific concentrations of Na2SnO3 and thioamide solutions are used. The FE study is carried out in a planar diode configuration at a base pressure of ∼10−8 mbar. The emission photosensitivity is also investigated by illuminating the specimen with a visible light source. In dark, the turn on field, the electric field required to obtain a current density of 1 μA/cm2, is found to be 5.9 V/μm. Upon illumination, the emitter with visible light, it is found to reduce to 5.0 V/μm. A significant change in the nature of the Fowler–Nordheim plot with light illumination is also observed and has been explained on the basis of photoconductivity. Repetitive switching ON and OFF the light source, at a fixed applied voltage, is found to generate current pulses. The photosensitivity is also studied with various color filters. With the photoswitching and the enhanced field emission properties, it is envisaged that SnS2NSs possess a potential for optoelectronic applications of field emitters.
SnSz nanosheets (SnSzNSs), synthesized by one-step hydrothermal reaction, are subjected to Field Emission (FE)studies. For synthesis, specific concentrations of NaZSn03 and thioamide solution are used. The FE study is carried out in all metal Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) chamber in planar diode configuration at a base pressure of -10-8 torr. A maximum current density of 110 /-lA/cm z was attainable. The turn on field required to draw a current density of 1 /-lA/cm z is found to be 2.6
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