Novel Interface Resonance‐Enhanced Organic Photodetectors with High Stability and Detectivity for Health Monitoring

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Authors: Guoqiang Liu, Jiaxin Luo, Congdi Xu, Kepian Miao, Danyan Lin, Weiyang Gong, Gang Yong Song, Zhisheng Zhou, Ning Li, Min Chen, Qiao Jun He, Zhicai He
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Abstract

Abstract Wearable organic photodetectors (OPDs) operating in the near‐infrared (NIR) are pivotal for non‐invasive photoplethysmography (PPG)‐based health diagnostics. Yet, their practical deployment is impeded by excessive dark current density ( J d ) and poor stability. Here, it is demonstrated that strategic interfacial engineering—inserting an ultrathin Au interlayer atop the alcohol‐soluble polyelectrolyte (PFN‐Br)—simultaneously suppresses J d and fortifies device stability. The new interfacial layer with lower defect density reduces non‐radiative recombination and elevates the electron‐injection barrier, suppressing J d to 1.12 × 10 −10 A cm −2 (at 0.1 V) and affording a record specific detectivity ( D * ) of 8.76 × 10 13 Jones at 860 nm. Concurrently, the ITO/PFN‐Br/Au stack cooperates with the MoO 3 /Ag top mirror to establish an optical microcavity that red‐shifts the spectral response by ≈50 to 860 nm, perfectly matching the hemoglobin isosbestic point for oxygen saturation level (SpO 2 ) monitoring. Integrating the optimized OPD into a lightweight convolutional‐neural‐network (DESNet) platform yields accurate, cuff‐less blood‐pressure estimation ( R 2 = 0.81 for diastolic pressure) and SpO 2 readings that agree within ±2% of clinical gold standards. This work provides a universal design paradigm for high‐ D * , stable OPDs and validates their translational potential in wearable multi‐parameter health surveillance.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Optical Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
14
Issue
7
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN