Bias-Switchable Photomultiplication and Photovoltaic Dual-Mode Near-Infrared Organic Photodetector

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Contributors

  • Yijun Huang - , South China University of Technology (Author)
  • Lin Shao - , South China University of Technology (Author)
  • Yazhong Wang - , South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Hexin Instrument Ltd. (Author)
  • Lu Hao - , South China University of Technology (Author)
  • Xi Luo - , South China University of Technology (Author)
  • Jie Zheng - , South China University of Technology (Author)
  • Yunhao Cao - , South China University of Technology (Author)
  • Shuaiqi Li - , South China University of Technology (Author)
  • Zhaohong Tan - , South China University of Technology (Author)
  • Shuai Li - , South China University of Technology (Author)
  • Wenkai Zhong - , South China University of Technology (Author)
  • Sheng Dong - , Guangzhou Hexin Instrument Ltd. (Author)
  • Xiye Yang - , Guangzhou Hexin Instrument Ltd. (Author)
  • Johannes Benduhn - , Chair of Opto-Electronics, Dresden Integrated Center for Applied Physics and Photonics Materials (DC-IAPP) (Author)
  • Chunchen Liu - , South China University of Technology (Author)
  • Karl Leo - , Dresden Integrated Center for Applied Physics and Photonics Materials (DC-IAPP), Chair of Opto-Electronics (Author)
  • Fei Huang - , South China University of Technology (Author)

Abstract

Photomultiplication-type organic photodetectors (PM-OPDs) provide for signal amplification, ideal for detecting faint light, and simplifying detection systems. However, current designs often suffer from slow response speed and elevated dark current. Conversely, photovoltaic-type organic photodetectors (PV-OPDs) provide fast response and high specific detectivity (D*) but have limited photoresponse. This study presents the synthesis and incorporation of a non-fullerene acceptor, BFDO-4F, into the active layer to introduce trap states for capturing photogenerated electrons. The resulting device exhibits dual-mode characteristic and is bias-switchable between PV and PM-modes. In PV-mode, the OPDs achieve high D* of 1.92 × 10¹2 Jones and a response time of 2.83/4.43 µs. In PM-mode, the OPDs exhibit exceptional external quantum efficiency (EQE) up to 3484% and a D* of up to 1.13 × 10¹2 Jones. An on-chip self-powered module with PV-mode pixels driving a PM-mode pixel is demonstrated, yielding a photocurrent approximately five times higher than the reference device. This approach paves the way for developing multifunctional bias-switchable dual-mode on-chip OPDs, suitable for various applications.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number2500491
JournalAdvanced materials
Volume37
Issue number15
Publication statusPublished - 16 Apr 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 40051219

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • bias-switchable, dual-mode, near-infrared, organic photodetectors, photomultiplication, photovoltaic, traps