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High photoluminescence Ag-In-Ga-S quantum dots based on ZnX2-treated surface passivation
Nano Research 2024, 17(8): 7533-7541
Published: 15 June 2024
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Quaternary Ag-In-Ga-S (AIGS) quantum dot (QD) is considered a promising, spectral-tunable, and environmentally friendly luminescent display material. However, the more complex surface defect states of AIGS QDs resulting from the coexistence of multiple elements lead to a low (< 60%) photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY). Here, we develop a novel convenient method to introduce Z-type ligands ZnX2 (X = Cl, Br, I) for passivating the surface defects of AIGS QDs to dramatically enhance the PLQY and stability without affecting the crystalline structure and morphology. Results show that the addition of ZnCl2 during the purified process of AIGS QDs leads to a 3-fold increase of PLQY (from 28.5% to 87%). Impressively, the highest PLQY is up to a recorded value of 92%, which is comparable to typical heavy metal QDs. Exciton dynamics studies have shown that the rapid annihilation process of excitons in treated QDs is inhibited. We also confirm that the improvement in PLQY is a result of the effective passivation of the non-coordinating atom on the QD surface by building a new bonding between sulfur dangling and Zn2+. The realization of high PLQY will further promote the application of AIGS QDs in luminescent displays.

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High-definition colorful perovskite narrowband photodetector array enabled by laser-direct-writing
Nano Research 2022, 15(6): 5476-5482
Published: 10 March 2022
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Narrowband photodetectors as specific spectral sensing pixels have drawn intense attention in multispectral detection due to their distinct characteristic of filter-free spectrum discrimination, in which the emerging halide lead perovskites witness a booming development in their performance and wavelength-selectivity from blue to near-infrared light. However, the challenge in integrating perovskite narrowband photodetectors on one chip imposes an impediment on practical application. In this work, the combination of laser-direct-writing and ion exchange is proposed as an efficient way to fabricate high-definition colorful sensing array with perovskite narrowband photodetector unit as pixel. Under laser irradiation, the photolysis of halocarbon solvent (CHCl3, CH3CH2I, etc) releases the halide ions, which brings the ion exchange and gives rise to slow-varying bandgap in single perovskite photoactive film. This ion exchange can be controlled via laser irradiation time and focus point, thus enabling precisely engineerable bandgap. By optimizing the process, it is successfully applied to develop patterned perovskite narrow blue and green photodetectors array with a high-definition of ~ 53 ppi. We believe this result will make a great step forward to integrate multifunctional perovskite devices on one chip, which will pave the way for perovskite optoelectronic device to the commercial application.

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