Effects of Temperature and Near Ultraviolet Light on Current-Voltage Characteristics of Colemanite

TL;DR

This study examines how temperature and near ultraviolet light affect the current-voltage behavior of colemanite, revealing hysteresis effects and potential applications in electronic and photovoltaic devices.

Contribution

It provides new insights into colemanite's I-V characteristics under different conditions, highlighting its microstructural influence and potential device applications.

Findings

Hysteresis observed in I-V plots at various conditions

Temperature and UV light influence colemanite's electrical resistance

Potential for colemanite in negative resistance and photovoltaic devices

Abstract

We investigate current-voltage (I-V) characteristics of the ferroelectric material colemanite at room temperature, at a high temperature, and also under the influence of near ultraviolet light. We demonstrate that all three I-V plots exhibit hysteresis effects, and these new results shed new light on the resistance of colemanite. These novel properties are explained on the basis of its microstructure indicating potential applications in devices with negative resistance as well as in photovoltaic devices.