Moore and More ›› 2025, Vol. 1 ›› Issue (4): 339-355.DOI: 10.1007/s44275-024-00010-3

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Low-dimensional organic semiconductor crystals for advanced photonics

Linqing Qiu, Qiang Lv, Xuedong Wang   

  1. Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
  • 收稿日期:2024-04-30 修回日期:2024-06-05 接受日期:2024-08-05 出版日期:2025-11-29 发布日期:2024-11-08
  • 通讯作者: Qiang Lv,E-mail:lvqiang111@suda.edu.cn;Xuedong Wang,E-mail:wangxuedong@suda.edu.cn
  • Linqing Qiu is now pursuing for undergraduate degree under the supervision of Prof. Xue-Dong Wang in FUNSOM of Soochow University. His current research interest is about organic low-dimensional multiblock heterostructures and the iroptoe lectronic applications.
    Qiang Lv received his master’s degree from the College of Materials Science and Engineering of Beijing University of Chemical Technology in 2020. He received his Ph.D. degree at college of textile science and engineering of Soochow University in 2023. His current research interest is about organic low-dimensional multiblock heterostructures and their optoelectronic applications.
    Xuedong Wang is a full professor in the Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at Lanzhou University in 2011 and his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS) in 2016. Dr. Xue-Dong Wang’s research focuses on the fine synthesis of organic micro/nanocrystals and the organic photonics including organic solid-state lasers and optical waveguides.

Low-dimensional organic semiconductor crystals for advanced photonics

Linqing Qiu, Qiang Lv, Xuedong Wang   

  1. Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2024-04-30 Revised:2024-06-05 Accepted:2024-08-05 Online:2025-11-29 Published:2024-11-08
  • Contact: Qiang Lv,E-mail:lvqiang111@suda.edu.cn;Xuedong Wang,E-mail:wangxuedong@suda.edu.cn

摘要: In the domain of information processing, communication technology, and computation, the utilization of photons as vectors for information is a critical innovation. Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are specifically designed to control and transmit light, thereby facilitating the conveyance of data. The recent surge in interest in low-dimensional organic semiconductor crystals is attributed to their unique size-tunable properties and customizable physicochemical characteristics. These features position them as prime candidates for constructing the next generation of high-performance optoelectronic devices. The discourse presented elaborates on the progress in four pivotal areas concerning low-dimensional organic semiconductor crystals: optical generation, optical transportation, optical signal conversion and optical detection. These facets are integral to PICs because they underpin the fundamental mechanisms through which information is transmitted and manipulated via photons. Despite the promising attributes associated with these low-dimensional organic semiconductors, there remain considerable challenges to integrating these materials into the photonic constituents of PICs in a manner that is both effective and scalable. The text culminates with a concise summary and a forward-looking perspective on the potential applications and future development of low-dimensional organic semiconductor crystals within the sphere of advanced photonics. This outlook considers ongoing research and the anticipated breakthroughs that could further enhance the role of these materials in the evolution of photonic technologies.

关键词: Low-dimensional, Organic semiconductors, Organic crystals, Advanced photonics, PICs, Optoelectronics

Abstract: In the domain of information processing, communication technology, and computation, the utilization of photons as vectors for information is a critical innovation. Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are specifically designed to control and transmit light, thereby facilitating the conveyance of data. The recent surge in interest in low-dimensional organic semiconductor crystals is attributed to their unique size-tunable properties and customizable physicochemical characteristics. These features position them as prime candidates for constructing the next generation of high-performance optoelectronic devices. The discourse presented elaborates on the progress in four pivotal areas concerning low-dimensional organic semiconductor crystals: optical generation, optical transportation, optical signal conversion and optical detection. These facets are integral to PICs because they underpin the fundamental mechanisms through which information is transmitted and manipulated via photons. Despite the promising attributes associated with these low-dimensional organic semiconductors, there remain considerable challenges to integrating these materials into the photonic constituents of PICs in a manner that is both effective and scalable. The text culminates with a concise summary and a forward-looking perspective on the potential applications and future development of low-dimensional organic semiconductor crystals within the sphere of advanced photonics. This outlook considers ongoing research and the anticipated breakthroughs that could further enhance the role of these materials in the evolution of photonic technologies.

Key words: Low-dimensional, Organic semiconductors, Organic crystals, Advanced photonics, PICs, Optoelectronics