Synthesis and photoelectric characterization of semiconductor CdSe microrod array by a simple electrochemical synthesis method

► The CdSe microrod array was prepared via electrodeposition chemistry method. ► We have done an in-depth exploration on the synthesis conditions of the CdSe microrod array. ► The photoelectrochemical properties of the CdSe microrod array have been described. ► The simple synthesis is useful for the large-scale production of other II-VI semiconductors.