X. Y. Chena,b, Y. H. Caia, Y. S. Chenc, S. J. Huangb, M. H. Lid, Y. H. Lie, C. H. Linc, H. Chena,*
Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.22, No.9, pp. 777-785, 2025, DOI:10.15251/CL.2025.229.777
Abstract This study focuses on the development of zinc oxide (ZnO)/zinc sulfide (ZnS) core-shell
structures on flexible polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrates for enhanced light sensing.
PET offers high elasticity, optical transparency, and chemical resistance, making it ideal for
wearable optoelectronics. By optimizing the vulcanization process, a uniform ZnS shell is
formed on the exposed regions of ZnO nanorods (NRs), significantly enhancing ZnO-based
sensor’s sensitivity to visible light, especially red light (peak wavelength at 630 nm).
Structural and spectral analyses confirm the successful formation of the ZnO/ZnS
heterostructure, improved charge separation, and broadened light response. To improve More >