A Flexible High‐Performance Photoimaging Device Based on Bioinspired Hierarchical Multiple‐Patterned Plasmonic Nanostructures. Issue 13 (8th February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Yoon Ho; Lee, Tae Kyung; Kim, Hongki; Song, Inho; Lee, Jiwon; Kang, Saewon; Ko, Hyunhyub; Kwak, Sang Kyu; Oh, Joon Hak
• Is Part Of: Small. Volume 14:Issue 13(2018)
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• Publication Date: 2018-02-08
• Subjects: discrete dipole approximation calculation -- organic optoelectronic devices -- photoimaging devices -- plasmonic effect -- scanning near‐field optical microscopy; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanoparticles -- Periodicals; Microtechnology -- Periodicals; 620.5
• DOI: 10.1002/smll.201703890
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1613-6810

Abstract

Abstract: In insect eyes, ommatidia with hierarchical structured cornea play a critical role in amplifying and transferring visual signals to the brain through optic nerves, enabling the perception of various visual signals. Here, inspired by the structure and functions of insect ommatidia, a flexible photoimaging device is reported that can simultaneously detect and record incoming photonic signals by vertically stacking an organic photodiode and resistive memory device. A single‐layered, hierarchical multiple‐patterned back reflector that can exhibit various plasmonic effects is incorporated into the organic photodiode. The multiple‐patterned flexible organic photodiodes exhibit greatly enhanced photoresponsivity due to the increased light absorption in comparison with the flat systems. Moreover, the flexible photoimaging device shows a well‐resolved spatiotemporal mapping of optical signals with excellent operational and mechanical stabilities at low driving voltages below half of the flat systems. Theoretical calculation and scanning near‐field optical microscopy analyses clearly reveal that multiple‐patterned electrodes have much stronger surface plasmon coupling than flat and single‐patterned systems. The developed methodology provides a versatile and effective route for realizing high‐performance optoelectronic and photonic systems. Abstract : Bioinspired flexible photoimaging devices for simultaneously detecting and recording light information are developed by mimicking ommatidia in insect eyes, through combining hierarchical plasmonic multiple‐patterned organic photodiodes and organic resistive switching memory devices. The developed photoimaging devices exhibit significantly enhanced optoelectronic performances due to light trapping effects, which extends the range of their practical applications.