Maximizing integrated optical and electrical properties of a single ZnO nanowire through native interfacial doping

A native interfacial doping layer introduced in core-shell type ZnO nano-wires by a simple vapor phase re-growth procedure endows the produced nano-wires with both excellent electrical and optical performances compared to conventional homogeneous ZnO nanowires. The unique Zn-rich interfacial structure in the core-shell nanowires plays a crucial role in the outstanding performances.