Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Abstract
Photodetectors
exhibiting
robust
superlinear
photoresponse
characteristics
can
overcome
the
limitations
of
traditional
devices
whose
figures‐of‐merits
decrease
with
increasing
light
irradiance
at
high
levels,
thereby
providing
a
significant
breakthrough
for
development
intelligent
optical
low
power
consumption
and
efficiency.
Herein,
p‐Te/n‐MoS
2
van
der
Waals
heterojunction
photodetector
is
experimentally
achieved
that
exhibits
self‐powering
operation,
fast
response
speed,
broadband,
polarization‐sensitive
photodetection.
When
exposed
to
570
nm
illumination
0
V
bias,
detector
demonstrates
excellent
performance,
including
responsivity
74
mA
W
−1
,
specific
detectivity
4.1
×
10
Jones,
rising/falling
times
35/34
µs
photocurrent
anisotropy
ratio
1.85.
The
device
maintains
competitive
photodetection
properties
upon
intense
lights
in
comparison
its
competitors,
which
attributed
photoresponse.
Specifically,
value
reaches
up
2.0
254
nm,
while
it
also
showcases
outstanding
values
broadband
regions.
Associated
theoretical
analysis,
primarily
photogating
layer
mechanism
1D
Te
single
crystals
their
hole
conduction
capability.
This
study
paves
way
creating
high‐performance
photodetectors
potential
applications
high‐resolution
imaging,
spectral
neuromorphic
networks,
others.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Abstract
Nanomaterials
have
superior
electronic,
optical,
and
mechanical
properties
making
them
highly
suitable
for
a
range
of
applications
in
optoelectronics,
biomedical
fields,
photonics.
Nanomaterials‐based
IR
detectors
are
rapidly
growing
due
to
enhanced
sensitivity,
wide
spectral
range,
device
miniaturization
compared
commercial
photodetectors.
This
review
paper
focuses
on
the
significant
role
nanomaterials
infrared
detection,
an
area
critical
enhancing
night
vision
health
monitoring
technologies.
The
latest
advancements
photodetectors
that
employ
various
their
hybrids
discussed.
manuscript
covers
operational
mechanisms,
designing,
performance
optimization
strategies,
material
challenges.
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
current
developments
nanomaterial‐based
identify
key
directions
future
research
technological
advancements.
Photonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(11), P. 1014 - 1014
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Organic
photodetectors
(OPDs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
fields
such
as
image
sensing,
health
monitoring,
and
wearable
devices
due
to
their
exceptional
performance.
This
review
summarizes
recent
research
advancements
materials,
structures,
performance,
applications
of
narrowband
organic
photodetectors,
hybrid
organic–inorganic
perovskite
flexible
(FOPDs),
photomultiplication
type
(PM-OPDs).
semiconductors
offer
substantial
potential
optoelectronic
owing
low
cost,
ease
processing,
tunable
spectral
response.
Hybrid
materials
extend
the
response
range,
FOPDs
meet
demands
devices,
PM-OPDs
enhance
sensitivity,
allowing
for
detection
weak
light
signals.
Through
innovations
structural
optimization,
improvements
manufacturing
processes,
performance
OPDs
has
seen
enhancement.
article
also
explores
application
prospects
these
technologies
medical
optical
communications,
sensing.
Applied Physics Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
126(5)
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
In
this
study,
we
systematically
modified
the
polymer
structure
by
incorporating
non-conjugated
units
and
substituting
atoms
in
fused-ring
core,
resulting
significant
alterations
to
intermolecular
interaction
energies
of
−974.1,
−1076.4,
−1115.1
kJ/mol
between
polymer:chloroform
polymer:ethylene
glycol.
These
modifications
greatly
enhance
orientation
all-polymer
backbone
intrinsic
polarization-sensitive
performance
device,
demonstrating
exceptional
capabilities
polarized
light
detection
imaging.
The
optimal
device
exhibits
an
ultra-fast
response
speed
10.6
μs,
a
wide
frequency
17.78
kHz,
large
linear
dynamic
range
132.3
dB
with
good
imaging
ability,
indicating
potential
benefits
for
diverse
array
extreme
applications.
This
work
illustrates
how
strategy
modifying
core
can
contribute
continuous
improvements
molecular
detection.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Abstract
When
light
interacts
with
diverse
media
via
reflection,
transmission,
and
scattering,
its
polarization
state
alters,
encoding
the
spectral
information
specific
to
object's
features.
With
advancements
in
smart
era,
detection
is
progressing
toward
miniaturization,
integration,
enhanced
multifunctionality,
where
polarization‐sensitive
active
layers
are
pivotal.
Organic
semiconductors—featuring
chemically
tailored
photoelectric
properties
precisely
engineered
optical
anisotropy,
as
well
cost‐effectiveness
flexibility—emerge
promising
candidates
for
next‐generation
polarized‐light
detection.
This
review
highlights
cutting‐edge
progress
of
organic‐semiconductor–based
photodetectors
Beginning
a
brief
introduction
detection,
it
then
summarizes
recent
developments
organic
materials
sensitive
linear
circular
light,
specifically
focusing
on
single
crystals
aligned
conjugated
polymers
detection;
chiral
small
molecules,
polymers,
supramolecules
Advanced
applications
these
materials,
including
imaging,
biomimetic
vision,
encryption
subsequently
discussed.
The
concludes
by
highlighting
prevailing
challenges
outlining
future
research
directions
essential
advancing
high‐performance,
integrated
this
rapidly
evolving
field.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 17, 2025
Abstract
A
nature‐inspired
fabrication
method
based
on
a
photolithography‐free
flexible
polymer
grid
is
reported
for
high‐resolution
pixelation
of
perovskite
photodiode
arrays
with
exceptional
mechanical
ductility
and
morphology
resembling
that
natural
compound
eyes.
The
resulting
pixelated
photosensitive
layer
has
≈1
µm
pixel
size
2000
Pixels
per
inch
(PPI)
resolution
when
fully
assembled
as
photodetector
array,
delivering
detectivity
>10
13
Jones
while
providing
cross‐talk
free
imaging.
Using
effectively
releases
stress
the
platform,
greatly
increasing
agility
otherwise
brittle
film.
This
novel
methodology
device
design
offer
new
possibilities
applications
in
robotics,
biomedical
imaging,
virtual
augmented
reality.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Abstract
Polarization‐sensitive
perovskite
photodetectors
(PSPPDs)
have
demonstrated
great
potential
for
acquiring
multidimensional
data
in
remote
sensing,
security,
and
optical
communication
fields.
However,
requirements
of
external
power
supplies
polarization
systems,
slow
response,
poor
long‐term
stability
restrict
PSPPDs’
further
development.
Herein,
a
self‐powered
PSPPD
with
buried
grating
structures
induced
by
ultrafast
laser
direct
writing
is
designed.
Remarkably,
detection
can
be
achieved
without
the
assistance
conventional
mechanical
structures.
The
structure
reduce
light
reflection
through
diffraction,
facilitating
convergence
enhancing
trapping
within
active
layer
PSPPD.
As
expected,
exhibits
excellent
quantum
efficiency
(532
nm,
0
V
bias),
responsivity
dark
current
values
93.93%,
403
mA
W
−1
,
5.95
×
10
−10
A,
respectively.
Notably,
raising/falling
time
less
than
2
µs,
which
one
shortest
response
times
among
PSPPDs
to
best
this
knowledge.
Moreover,
after
120
days
air
exposure,
manufactured
remain
highly
effective
fast
communications,
manifesting
their
exciting
produce
reliable,
high‐performance
devices
economically
efficiently
future
applications.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 21, 2025
Organic
phototransistors
(OPTs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
potential
in
wearable
and
flexible
electronics.
However,
achieving
high
carrier
mobility
broadband
response
organic
semiconductors
for
OPTs
remains
a
challenge.
In
this
work,
new
fused
diketopyrrolopyrrole
(FDPP)
derivative
is
reported,
2,9-bis(4-hexylphenyl)-7H,14H-thieno[3',2':7,8]indolizino[2,1-a]thieno[3,2-g]indolizine-7,14-dione
(FDPP-p-C6),
synthesized
through
N-cyclization
of
DPP
with
an
adjacent
thiophene
unit.
This
ensures
backbone
planarity,
while
the
hexyl
side
chains
remain
distant
from
core,
minimizing
steric
hindrance
promoting
efficient
intermolecular
stacking.
Consequently,
single
crystals
FDPP-p-C6
exhibit
planar
typical
herringbone
packing
arrangement,
facilitating
charge
transport.
The
single-crystal
field-effect
transistors
(OFETs)
demonstrate
p-type
transport,
maximum
0.20
cm2
V-¹
s-¹.
Additionally,
show
promising
performance,
responsivity
across
broad
spectral
range
photoresponsivity
2.2
×
103
A
W-¹
along
specific
detectivity,
derived
noise
current,
2.8
1010
Jones.
study
highlights
FDPP
as
key
material
advancing
OFET
OPT
technologies,
propelling
relevant
research
forward.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 16, 2025
Abstract
Upconversion
nanoparticles
(UCNPs),
incorporating
lanthanide
(Ln)
dopants,
can
convert
low‐energy
near‐infrared
photons
into
higher‐energy
visible
or
ultraviolet
light
through
nonlinear
energy
transfer
processes.
This
distinctive
feature
has
attracted
considerable
attention
in
both
fundamental
research
and
advanced
optoelectronics.
Challenges
such
as
low
energy‐conversion
efficiency
nonradiative
losses
limit
the
performance
of
UCNP‐based
optoelectronic
devices.
Recent
advancements
including
optimized
core–shell
structures,
tailed
Ln‐doping
concentration,
surface
modifications
show
significant
promise
for
improving
stability.
In
addition,
combining
UCNPs
with
functional
materials
broaden
their
applications
improve
device
performance,
paving
way
innovation
next‐generation
paper
first
categorizes
elaborates
on
various
upconversion
mechanisms
UCNPs,
focusing
strategies
to
boost
prolong
luminescence.
Subsequently,
an
in‐depth
discussion
that
enhance
expand
functionality
is
provided.
Furthermore,
a
wide
range
devices
explored,
multiple
emerging
neuromorphic
computing
are
highlighted.
Finally,
existing
challenges
potential
solutions
involved
developing
practical
considered,
well
outlook
future
technologies
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(29), P. 10879 - 10888
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
High
sensitivity,
filter-free,
both
red
and
NIR
light
bandpass
photomultiplication
OPDs
are
developed
by
the
charge
injection
narrowing,
using
a
minimal
amount
of
Y6.
The
proposed
have
potential
application
cold
metal
detection.