Yao Li

Bio: Yao Li is an academic researcher from Lanzhou University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Heterojunction & Electron mobility. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 19 publications receiving 197 citations.

Toward high performance broad spectral hybrid organic–inorganic photodetectors based on multiple component organic bulk heterojunctions

Abstract: Broadening the absorption bandwidth of photodetectors by incorporating multiple absorber materials to form bulk-heterojunction active layers is an attractive method of resolving the narrow absorption of organic semiconductors. Here we report the fabrication and characterization of broad spectral hybrid organic–inorganic photodetectors through an optimized multiple component organic bulk heterojunctions route. The study clearly shows that both the two-component and three-component photodetectors have ultrahigh photosensitivity and spectral uniformity of responsivity for visible to near-infrared light. Operating at room temperature, the three-component based photodetectors achieve ultrahigh photosensitivities of 30–50 A W−1 at ∼0.1 mW incident optical power, which are almost two orders of magnitude larger than commercial Si and InGaAs photodiodes. Also, this work demonstrates that the wide variation of optical absorption of multiple component organic bulk heterojunctions will provide a strategy to fabricate facile broadband photodetectors.

Recent progress on highly sensitive perovskite photodetectors

Abstract: Perovskite photodetectors (PPDs), which combine the advantages of perovskite semiconductor materials with superior optical and electronic properties and solution-processed manufacturing, have emerged as a new class of revolutionary optoelectronic devices with potential for various practical applications. Encouraged by the development of various solution-synthesis and film-deposition techniques for controlling the morphology and composition of perovskite materials with interesting optoelectronic properties, increasing research attention is focused on the development of high performance PPDs. In this review, the recent progress on emerging PPDs is comprehensively summarized from the perspective of device physics and materials science. The strategies for extending the spectral response range of PPDs and improving the performance of devices are investigated. Furthermore, the methods for realizing narrowband photodetectors are also discussed, where filter-free and self-filter narrowband PPDs are achieved based on the concept of charge collection narrowing. Meanwhile, the promising future directions in this research field are proposed and discussed, including multifunctional PPDs, perovskite–organic hybrid photodetectors, flexible and transparent PPDs, self-powered PPDs, and photodetector systems and arrays. This review provides valuable insights into the current status of highly sensitive PPDs and will spur the design of new structures and devices to further enhance their photo-detection performances and meet the need of versatility in practical application.

Exploration of Near-Infrared Organic Photodetectors

Abstract: Near-infrared organic photodetectors (NIR OPDs) own some unique properties such as tailorable optoelectronic properties, ease of processing, compatibility with flexible substrates, and operation at...

Continuous Ultra-Thin MOS2 Films Grown by Low-Temperature Physical Vapor Deposition (Postprint)

Abstract: : Uniform growth of pristine two dimensional (2D) materials over large areas at lower temperatures without sacrifice of their unique physical properties is a critical pre-requisite for seamless integration of next-generation van der Waals heterostructures into functional devices. This Letter describes a vapor phase growth technique for precisely controlled synthesis of continuous, uniform molecular layers of MoS2 on silicon dioxide and highly oriented pyrolitic graphite substrates of over several square centimeters at 350 deg C. Synthesis of few-layer MoS2 in this ultra-high vacuum physical vapor deposition process yields materials with key optical and electronic properties identical to exfoliated layers. The films are composed of nano-scale domains with strong chemical binding between domain boundaries, allowing lift-off from the substrate and electronic transport measurements from contacts with separation on the order of centimeters.