Master Degree / Yüksek Lisans Tezleri
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Master Thesis Investigation of the Photo-Response of Graphene Silicon Photodetector in the Ultraviolet Region(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2024) Kaplan, Çiçek; Çelebi, Cem; Ünverdi, ÖzhanIn this thesis, we focus on the optoelectronic properties of p-type graphene and n-type Silicon (Gr/Si) Schottky barrier photodiode according to the number of layers in the ultraviolet region (UV). The I-V measurements were conducted at an applied bias voltage between -0.5 and 0.5 V for each Gr/Si heterojunction. The I-V measurements taken under dark conditions showed that all Gr/Si samples with 2-, 4- and 6-layers graphene electrodes exhibited rectifying Schottky junction character, but all device's reverse saturation currents (I0) were different. Schottky barrier heights (ΦB) of the samples with 2-, 4- and 6-layers graphene electrodes were determined using the I0 values obtained from I-V measurements. Compared to the ΦB value of the sample with 2 layers graphene electrode, the ΦB of the sample with 4 layers of graphene electrode increased to ~0.82 eV, and then ΦB was found to decrease to ~0.79 eV for the 6-layer graphene electrode. Additionally, photo-response measurements were carried out at zero bias voltage and in the wavelength range of 250 – 400 nm to determine the spectral response (R) of the devices in the UV region. Compared to the device with 2 layers graphene electrode, R of the sample with 4 layers graphene electrode increased by 3 times. The result obtained revealed that using 4-layer graphene as a light-transparent electrode, Gr/Si Schottky barrier photodiode is the most applicable option for sensitive detection of light in the UV region.Master Thesis Utilization of Graphene and Mos2 for Volatile Organic Compound Sensor Applications(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2023) Duran, Tuna; Büyükçakır, Onur; Şahin, HasanThe novel 2D materials such as graphene and transition-metal dichalcogenides have already shown impressive volatile organic compound (VOC) gas monitoring performances as in sensitivity, limit of detection and response time. This thesis discusses the experimental-theoretical examination of optical, electronic and morphological properties of novel 2D materials and their utilization in VOC gas sensor field, by means of several characterization techniques and density functional theory (DFT). Aside from the basic familiarization with the experimental and theoretical methodology in Chapter 2, examination of the functionalization of exfoliated MoS2 using DDT (1-Dodecanethiol) in Chapter 3, which eventually led to a research paper. The DDT treatment is incorporated into the NMP (N-methyl pyrrolidone) exfoliation procedure, resulting in successful functionalization as confirmed by optical, morphological, and theoretical analysis. Raman spectroscopy showed the formation of graphitic species on MoS2 sheets, with decreased sulfur-vacant sites as the DDT ratio increased. STEM and AFM data confirmed the presence of graphitic quantum dots (GQDs) on MoS2 nanosheets, while PL intensities demonstrated significant improvements in photoluminescent properties. This study enhances our understanding of surface and edge chemistry in exfoliated MoS2 and expands the possibilities for broader applications of MoS2 and GQD particles. Moreover, the attention was drawn to the investigation of the contrasting responses of graphene gas sensors fabricated using different synthesis methods, in the submitted paper explained in Chapter 4. Exfoliated graphene sensors decrease in current when exposed to methanol, while CVD graphene sensors increase in current. The differences in edge site population and electrical properties contribute to these responses. The study provided theoretical and experimental findings for an understanding of the reasons behind the inverse sensor responses of CVD and exfoliated graphene on an atomic scale.Master Thesis Electron Optics in Graphene(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2022) Coşgel, Gürcan; Çakır, ÖzgürNegative refraction, also known as Veselago lensing, was first predicted by Victor Veselago in 1968 (Veselago (1968)). Its unique effect has a great potential for both scientific and technological applications such as superlenses. Unlike the conventional positive refractive index, focusing effect can be observed by negative refraction. In this thesis, the focusing effect was investigated theoretically through on n-p junction in graphene. The opposite chirality of electrons and holes enable the negative refraction where electrons( holes) have their momentum parallel(anti-parallel) to the group velocity. The case when potential barrier is directed perpendicular to KK direction, where K and K are the Dirac points were considered. The Green’s functions were calculated analytically and derived the susceptibility using the Green’s functions for various positions of the sources and the receiver at various Fermi energies. The spatial Green’s functions were calculated analytically and derived the static susceptibility (response function).Master Thesis Graphene-Like Materials for Electronic Applications(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2020) Başkurt, Mehmet; Şahin, Hasan; Balcı, SinanTwo-dimensional (2D) materials have gained vast interest in nanotechnology since these materials exhibit extraordinary properties due to electron confinement. Starting with graphene, many other 2D materials with characteristics of metals, semiconductors, insulators, and their magnetic analogues have been studied over the years. Insulators show importance as dielectric layers. Low dimensional metallic materials are used in electrical conduction. Ultra-thin semiconductors have variety of potential applications due to their characteristic band gap. Magnetic analogues of low dimensional materials are used in spintronics, offering high frequency, controllable switching. In addition, defects in these materials alter their physical properties and the concept can be adopted in order to use in different practices. Therefore it is important to study array of such materials and consider the alteration in their lattice theoretically and experimentally. In this thesis, first-principles calculations are used to predict insulating calcium halide single-layers are predicted, determine the effects of strain and V dopant in recently synthesized magnetic semiconducting VI3 single-layers, propose synthesis of magnetic, semiconducting manganese fluorides from manganese dichalcogenides, investigate the affects of defects and simulate scanning tunneling microscopy images in order to compare with experimental results, and finally to determine rather the detection of volatile organic compounds (VOC) such as methanol and ethanol by graphene-based sensors is feasible or not. Experiments are carried out to construct and further investigate the mechanism of VOC detection and working, highly sensitive alcohol sensors.Master Thesis The Impact of Adsorbates on the Optoelectronic Properties of Graphene/Silicon Based Schottky Barrier Photodiodes(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2020) Şahan, Nusret; Çelebi, CemThe aim of this study is to investigate the effect of atmospheric adsorbates on the electronic and optoelectronic properties of graphene/n-type Silicon (Gr/n-Si) based Schottky barrier photodiodes. Wavelength resolved photocurrent spectroscopy and transient photocurrent spectroscopy measurements conducted under high-vacuum conditions revealed that the adsorbates cause hole doping in graphene and hence increase the zero-bias Schottky barrier height of the Gr/n-Si heterojunction from 0.71 to 0.78 eV. Adsorbate induced increment in the barrier height promotes the separation of photo-excited charge carriers at the depletion region of the heterojunction and leads to an improvement in the maximum spectral response (e.g., from 0.39 to 0.46 A W^-1) and response speed of the Gr/n-Si photodiode in the near-infrared region. The experimentally obtained results are expected to give an insight into the adsorbate induced variations in the rectification and photo-response characters of the heterojunctions of graphene and other 2D materials with different semiconductors.Master Thesis Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Thermal Performance of Graphene Reinforced Aluminium(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2020) Yılmaz, Ahmet Berk; Toprak, Kasım; Kandemir, SinanGraphene is a material with superior properties such as high thermal conductivity and mechanical strength. These exceptional properties make graphene a good candidate for being used as a reinforcement agent in other materials. Aluminium is a widely used material in industry for thermal applications for being cheap, lightweight and having high thermal conductivity. In the literature, there are many examples of graphene reinforced aluminium production. Also, the effects of graphene on thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of aluminium are also investigated experimentally. However, there are limited molecular dynamics studies for graphene-aluminium composites. In this work, aluminium, graphene and graphene coated aluminium are modeled and simulated with non-equilibrium molecular dynamics method. Length, width, height, temperature dependence of thermal conductivity of these models are investigated. In addition, effects of graphene layer number, defect size and defect locations are also reported. Additionally, an experimental setup is designed and produced for a comparative study. Thermal performances of aluminium alloy and graphene nanoplatelet reinforced aluminium are investigated with a convection heat transfer test.Master Thesis Flexible Transparent Conducting Electrodes Based on Silver Nanowire, Graphene, and Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalgogenide(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2020) Tertemiz, Necip Ayhan; Balcı, SinanIn recent years, transparent conductive electrodes have attracted great interests owing to their critical applications in various optoelectronic devices, such as light emitting diodes, solar cells, liquid crystal displays, optical modulators, and touch screens. In this thesis, graphene-silver nanowires-transition metal dichalcogenide based hybrid transparent and conductive electrodes have been fabricated. In order to reach this goal; (1) single layer graphene on copper foil has been synthesized in large area in a CVD furnace, (2) ultrathin and very long silver nanowires have been synthesized by using wet chemistry methods, (3) MoS2 and WS2 single layer flakes and multilayer thin films have been synthesized in a CVD furnace, (4) electrodes of graphene, silver nanowires, and transition metal dichalcogenides have been fabricated on rigid and flexible substrates.