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Abstract
The ability to detect and image in the near-infrared (NIR) regions, specifically NIR-I (700-900 nm) and NIR-II (1000-1700 nm), is crucial for medical diagnostics and bioimaging due to their exceptional tissue penetration and absorption characteristics. Organic photodetectors (OPDs) present a promising solution for self-aligned imaging in these regions, due to their tunable optoelectronic properties and flexible fabrication processes. However, achieving high-performance dual-mode narrowband OPDs for NIR-I and NIR-II detection remains a significant challenge due to the inherently broadband nature of most organic semiconductor materials. In this study, we introduce a bias-switchable dual-mode narrowband OPD with a back-to-back stacked charge collection narrowing/photodiode-type double bulk heterojunction (BHJ) architecture. The dual-mode narrowband OPD exhibits excellent wavelength selectivity and enhanced imaging capabilities, facilitating self-aligned imaging in both NIR-I and NIR-II regions. Additionally, the double BHJ architecture provides design flexibility, allowing for the realization of dual-mode narrowband responses through various BHJ configurations.
近红外(NIR)区域的检测和成像能力,特别是NIR- i (700-900 nm)和NIR- ii (1000-1700 nm),由于其特殊的组织渗透和吸收特性,对医学诊断和生物成像至关重要。有机光电探测器(OPDs)由于其可调谐的光电特性和灵活的制造工艺,为这些区域的自对准成像提供了一个很有前途的解决方案。然而,由于大多数有机半导体材料固有的宽带特性,实现用于NIR-I和NIR-II检测的高性能双模窄带opd仍然是一个重大挑战。在这项研究中,我们介绍了一种具有背靠背堆叠电荷收集窄化/光电二极管型双体异质结(BHJ)结构的偏置可切换双模窄带OPD。双模窄带OPD具有出色的波长选择性和增强的成像能力,可促进NIR-I和NIR-II区域的自对准成像。此外,双BHJ结构提供了设计灵活性,允许通过各种BHJ配置实现双模窄带响应。
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