Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
A
polypyrrole-bismuth
tungstate
(Ppy-Bi2WO6)
core-shell
nanocomposite
(n-type
material)
has
been
developed
on
a
layered
Ppy
(p-type)
base
as
an
efficient
light-capturing
material
exhibiting
photodiode
behavior.
This
device
demonstrates
promising
sensitivity
for
light
sensing
and
captures
across
broad
spectral
range,
from
near
IR
to
UV.
The
Bi2WO6/Ppy
boasts
optimal
bandgap
of
2.0
eV,
compared
3.4
eV
2.5
Bi2WO6.
crystalline
size
the
composite
is
approximately
21
nm,
emphasizing
its
photon
absorption
capabilities.
particles,
around
100
nm
in
length,
feature
highly
porous
morphology
that
effectively
traps
incident
photons.
performance
this
optoelectronic
evaluated
using
current
density
(J)
measurements
under
(Jph)
dark
(Jo)
conditions.
In
darkness,
n-p
type
semiconductor
exhibits
limited
with
Jo
−0.22
mA
cm−2
at
V.
When
exposed
white
light,
Ppy-
generates
hot
electrons,
achieving
Jph
value
1.1
mA/cm−2
It
shows
superior
responsivity
(R)
6.6
mA/W
340
gradually
decreasing
6.3
440
4.2
540
indicating
high
UV-Vis
spectrum.
At
730
R-value
2.6
mA/W,
highlighting
region.
Additionally,
achieves
detectivity
(D)
0.15
×
10¹⁰
Jones,
which
decreases
longer
wavelengths
0.14
Jones
0.9
10⁹
0.63
nm.
With
great
stability,
low
cost,
easy
fabrication,
potential
mass
production,
sensor
holds
significant
promise
industrial
applications
effective
device.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(31)
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Abstract
Organic
photodetectors
(OPDs)
have
achieved
rapid
development
due
to
the
emergence
of
organic
semiconducting
materials
with
high
absorption
coefficient
and
tunable
optical
bandgap,
as
well
progress
in
device
physics
engineering.
The
working
mechanism
fundamental
parameters
OPDs
are
briefly
introduced.
Some
smart
strategies
for
realizing
performance
photovoltaic
type
narrowband
(PV‐NB‐OPDs)
photomultiplication
(PM‐NB‐OPDs)
comprehensively
reviewed.
recent
PV‐NB‐OPDs
PM‐NB‐OPDs
is
systematically
introduced
from
fundamentals
prospects,
exhibiting
colorful
application
potential
full‐color
imaging,
spectroscopic
photodetection,
medical
monitoring,
communication,
which
may
promote
their
applications.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Abstract
Series
of
layer‐by‐layer
organic
solar
cells
(LOSCs)
are
constructed
by
sequentially
spin‐coating
donor
layer
and
acceptor
layers.
A
champion
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
18.79%
is
achieved
from
the
LOSCs
with
PBQx‐TCl/ITIC/PY‐DT
as
active
layers,
which
should
be
one
top
values
among
OSCs
optical
bandgap
over
1.48
eV.
The
middle
material
ITIC
has
a
complementary
photon
harvesting
range
PBQx‐TCl
PY‐DT,
leading
to
enhanced
Meanwhile,
can
play
vital
role
in
energy
charge
transfer
relay
increase
exciton
utilization
transport,
confirmed
varied
FFs
normal
or
inverted
ITIC/PY‐DT
PY‐DT/ITIC
Over
7%
PCE
improvement
employing
form
cascaded
This
work
may
provide
an
efficient
strategy
for
improving
performance
LOSCs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
Abstract
Layer‐by‐layer
(LbL)
organic
photovoltaics
(OPVs)
are
fabricated
with
polymer
PM1
as
donor
and
small
molecule
L8‐BO
acceptor
by
employing
sequential
spin‐coating
technology.
The
BTP‐eC9
PTAA
deliberately
selected
for
individually
incorporating
into
layer
layer,
resulting
in
the
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
increased
from
18.22%
to
19.23%.
improvement
of
performance
is
attributed
synergistically
short
circuit
current
density
(
J
SC
)
27.78
mA
cm
−2
fill
factor
(FF)
78.23%.
introduction
can
promote
photogenerated
exciton
dissociation,
especially
excitons
near
anode.
Meanwhile,
molecular
crystallinity
also
enhanced
appropriate
layer.
incorporation
provide
hole
transport
channels
effectively
improve
holes
generated
self‐dissociation
L8‐BO,
FFs
77.40%
synergistic
effects
layers
result
a
19.23%
PCE
optimized
LbL‐OPVs.
This
work
demonstrates
that
there
great
room
hierarchically
optimize
achieving
highly
efficient
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Abstract
The
development
of
dual‐mode
organic
photodetectors
(OPDs)
greatly
improves
its
functionality
by
enabling
selective
spectral
detection.
This
study
presents
a
unidirectional
bias‐switchable
OPD
that
leverages
carrier
extraction
through
the
manipulation
light
field
distributions
and
non‐equilibrium
transport
dynamics.
features
simple
single‐layer
structure,
allowing
for
straightforward
one‐sided
incidence
without
need
voltage
polarity
switching.
By
optimizing
blend
poly(4‐butyl‐phenyl‐diphenyl‐amine)
non‐fullerene
acceptor
Y6,
device
achieves
efficient
single‐band
detection
ultraviolet
(UV)
at
low
bias
dual‐band
UV
near‐infrared
high
bias.
versatility
not
only
streamlines
architecture
but
also
facilitates
secure
optical
communication
gesture
simulation,
making
it
valuable
tool
advancing
optoelectronics.
proposed
strategy
demonstrates
universal
applicability,
paving
way
enhanced
security
in
digital
systems.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(11)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Abstract
A
series
of
layered
all‐polymer
solar
cells
(LA‐PSCs)
with
the
normal
or
inverted
structure
are
prepared
by
employing
a
sequential
spin‐coating
method
PBQx‐TCl,
PM1
as
polymer
donor,
and
PY‐DT
acceptor.
The
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
LA‐PSCs
can
be
improved
from
17.20%
to
18.34%
incorporating
30
wt.%
into
PBQx‐TCl
layer,
resulting
simultaneously
increased
J
SC
25.35
mA
cm
−2
,
V
OC
0.971
FF
74.49%.
PCE
improvement
also
achieved
PBQx‐TCl:PM1
donor
layers.
mixed
prefer
form
alloyed
states
in
LA‐PSCs,
which
confirmed
gradually
s
more
content
Meanwhile,
photogenerated
excitons
layers
dissociated
at
interface
between
PM1,
especially
for
located
near
ITO
electrode.
exciton
dissociation
provide
an
additional
channel
improving
utilization
efficiency,
positive
external
quantum
spectral
difference
(∆EQE)
values
Over
6.6%
realized
using
layer.
physica status solidi (b),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Perovskite‐based
photodetectors
have
gained
significant
attention
due
to
their
remarkable
optoelectronic
properties,
including
high
absorption
coefficients,
tunable
bandgaps,
and
suitable
carrier
diffusion
lengths.
This
work
focuses
on
designing
a
high‐performance
perovskite
photodetector
with
device
structure
of
FTO/GO/CH
3
NH
SnBr
/Zn
P
2
/Au,
utilizing
SCAPS‐1D
simulations
explore
key
performance
parameters.
The
analysis
systematically
examines
the
effects
crucial
factors
such
as
layer
thickness
defect
densities
important
metrics,
detectivity,
responsivity,
dark
current.
In
this
design,
CH
(methylammonium
thin
bromide)
serves
absorber
layer,
while
GO
(graphene
oxide)
Zn
(zinc
phosphide)
act
interfacial
layers,
contributing
enhanced
performance.
simulated
demonstrates
an
impressive
short‐circuit
current
density(
J
SC
)
25.68
mA
cm
−2
achieves
quantum
efficiency
exceeding
95%
in
visible
spectrum.
Additionally,
shows
maximum
detectivity
9.7
×
10
16
Jones
responsivity
peak
0.57
A
W
−1
,
particularly
red
near‐infrared
regions
These
results
underscore
immense
potential
materials
for
developing
efficient,
wide‐spectrum
characteristics.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Abstract
Photomultiplication
organic
photodetectors
(PM‐OPDs)
demonstrate
exceptional
sensitivity
in
low‐light
environments,
making
them
valuable
for
imaging,
environmental
monitoring,
and
wearable
health
sensors.
However,
traditional
PM‐OPDs
require
significantly
high
operational
voltages,
which
lead
to
elevated
dark
current
degraded
noise
performance.
To
address
these
limitations,
a
novel
light‐mediated
PM‐OPD
is
introduced
that
enhances
signal
gain
through
cycle
of
light
emission
reabsorption
within
the
photoactive
layers.
This
design
integrates
absorption
layers,
achieving
an
external
quantum
efficiency
exceeding
200%
while
maintaining
low
(≈10
−9
A
cm
−2
)
specific
detectivity
over
5.0
×
10
13
Jones.
By
reabsorbing
internally
generated
drive
photomultiplication,
device
enables
efficient
amplification
without
penalties.
It
achieves
29.5
dB
photoplethysmography
detection
at
lux
demonstrates
scalability
cost‐effective
production
using
thermal
evaporation,
it
promising
solution
low‐power,
high‐sensitivity