Metal-Cd0.42Te0.58-metal nanowires were electrodeposited into the pores of anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) membranes, and the polarization sensitive photoconductance was analyzed for individual nanostructures. Non-linear I–V curves were observed, and the short-circuit current density, open-circuit voltage, and fill factor were determined. These nanowires exhibited a power conversion efficiency of 0.56%, which is higher than some comparable nanomaterials of greater complexity
