Radiation detectors based on Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes deposited by a spray technique

In this paper a study of Multi Wall Carbon Nanotube films deposited at low temperature by means of a spray technique on different substrates is presented. Nanodispersion of nanotube powder in a non-polar 1,2-dichloroethane solvent was used as starting solution. Electron Microscopy in Scanning and Transmission modes were used in order to verify the morphological properties of the deposited films. Visible light detectors were prepared spraying Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes on silicon substrates with different layouts. In some detectors the nanotubes were covered by an Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) layer. Electrical measurements, both in dark and under light irradiation, were performed and Current-Voltage characteristics are reported. The Indium Tin Oxide coating effect on the photoconductivity yield is presented and discussed along with device ageing test, resulting in a very good photoconduction and stability over four months. - Highlights: • Carbon nanotubes were deposited at low temperature using a spray technique. • Visible photodetectors based on carbon nanotubes films were produced. • Contribution of carbon nanotubes to the quantum efficiency is shown. • Charge collection from the devices increases with an indium tin oxide contact. • Time stability of photodetectors based on carbon nanotubes is demonstrated