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Arrays of multi-color emitting cesium lead halide perovskite nanocrystals and efficient white light generation by tailored anion exchange reactions and electrohydrodynamic jet printing
(Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA), 2018) Altintas, Yemliha; Torun, Ilker; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Beskazak, Emre; Onses, M. Serdar; Mutlugun, Evren; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0003-3715-5594; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Malzeme Bilimi ve Nanoteknoloji Mühendisliği Bölümü; Altintas, Yemliha; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Beskazak, Emre; Mutlugun, Evren
We employ highly efficient and narrow band emitter Cesium-lead-halide perovskite nanocrystals, optimized by the anion exchange method, for efficient white light generation by patterning multiple lines of different colors via proposed electrohydrodynamic jet printing.
Color Enrichment Solids of Spectrally Pure Colloidal Quantum Wells for Wide Color Span in Displays
(WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH, 2022) Erdem, Talha; Soran-Erdem, Zeliha; Isik, Furkan; Shabani, Farzan; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugun, Evren; Gaponik, Nikolai; Demir, Hilmi Volkan; 0000-0001-7607-9286; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0003-3905-376X; 0000-0003-3715-5594; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Erdem, Talha; Soran-Erdem, Zeliha; Yazıcı, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugün, Evren
Colloidal quantum wells (CQWs) are excellent candidates for lighting and display applications owing to their narrow emission linewidths (<30 nm). However, realizing their efficient and stable light-emitting solids remains a challenge. To address this problem, stable, efficient solids of CQWs incorporated into crystal matrices are shown. Green-emitting CdSe/CdS core/crown and red-emitting CdSe/CdS core/shell CQWs wrapped into these crystal solids are employed as proof-of-concept demonstrations of light-emitting diode (LED) integration targeting a wide color span in display backlighting. The quantum yield of the green- and red-emitting CQW-containing solids of sucrose reach approximate to 20% and approximate to 55%, respectively, while emission linewidths and peak wavelengths remain almost unaltered. Furthermore, sucrose matrix preserves approximate to 70% and approximate to 45% of the initial emission intensity of the green- and red-emitting CQWs after >60 h, respectively, which is approximate to 4x and approximate to 2x better than the drop-casted CQW films and reference (KCl) host. Color-converting LEDs of these green- and red-emitting CQWs in sucrose possess luminous efficiencies 122 and 189 lm W-elect(-1), respectively. With the liquid crystal display filters, this becomes 39 and 86 lm W-elect(-1), respectively, providing with a color gamut 25% broader than the National Television Standards Committee standard. These results prove that CQW solids enable efficient and stable color converters for display and lighting applications.
Color Simulation and Demonstration of Perovskite Nanocrystal Filters for Wide Color Gamut Displays
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018) Genc, Sinan; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Beskazak, Emre; Uran, Can; Mutlugun, Evren; 0000-0002-6909-723X; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0003-3715-5594; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Genc, Sinan; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Beskazak, Emre; Mutlugun, Evren
In this study, we define spectral parameters of perovskite nanocrystals to improve LCD color gamut, replacing color filters (CFs) with perovskite based subpixels. The optimization of the CFs has been enhanced 15.8% (98.43% of Rec.2020) in simulation and 13.8% experimentally, with 97.37% color gamut coverage.
Excitonic interaction amongst InP/ZnS salt pellets
(ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRYTHOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLAND, 2017) Altintas, Yemliha; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Unlu, Miray; Dadi, Seyma; Genc, Sinan; Mutlugun, Evren; 0000-0002-6909-723X; 0000-0003-2747-7856; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
Salt matrix has recently been introduced as a promising robust platform for embedding colloidal quantum dots to provide them with photo stability for versatile applications. This work demonstrates the excitonic interaction amongst high efficiency colloidal InP/ZnS quantum dots embedded in a KCl salt matrix. By varying the donor acceptor ratio within the solid platform, 65% Forster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) efficiency was attained. Optimizing the donor : acceptor ratio, we demonstrated the first FRET-enabled Cd-free pellets for white light generation possessing a color rendering index (CRI) of 84.7, correlated color temperature (CCT) of 5347.5 K, and a high luminous efficacy of optical radiation value (LER) of 324.3 lm/W-opt. Our study of excitonic interactions within quantum dot-loaded salt matrices will open new possibilities for future versatile optoelectronic applications.
Highly luminescent ZnCdTeS nanocrystals with wide spectral tunability for efficient color-conversion white-light-emitting-diodes
(IOP PUBLISHING LTDTEMPLE CIRCUS, TEMPLE WAY, BRISTOL BS1 6BE, ENGLAND, 2021) Soheyli, Ehsan; Zargoush, Sirous; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Sahraei, Reza; Mutlugun, Evren; 0000-0003-2747-7856; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Yazici, Faruk Ahmet; Mutlugun, Evren
CdTe-based semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) with size and composition-dependent efficient bandgap properties are historically mature nanomaterials for colloidal optoelectronic applications. In this work, we present the highly luminescent quaternary ZnCdTeS NCs with tunable emission across a wide visible spectrum from green to red spectral range. Prepared via a direct aqueous-based approach, a second capping agent of trisodium citrate (TSC) was used to enhance the photoluminescence (PL) emission efficiency, the chemical stability, and to spectrally widen the coverage of the emission spectra of ZnCdTeS NCs. Adding TCS created a remarkable blue shift from 572 nm in the absence of TSC, to 548 nm. On the other hand, upon optimization of experimental parameters, superior ZnCdTeS NCs with a narrow PL profile typically less than 50 nm, the high quantum efficiency of 76%, and tunable emission from 515-to-645 nm were synthesized in an aqueous solvent. The keynotes were the superior and reproducible luminescent properties for the core only NCs, without shell and using relatively low reaction temperatures. It was shown that in the suggested synthesis method, the high efficiency emitted color of ZnCdTeS NCs can be easily controlled from 515-to-650 nm with excellent stability against harsh conditions. The biexponential decay profiles of samples prepared at different reaction temperatures demonstrated that the average recombination lifetime is below 40 ns and increases with the growth of the ZnCdTeS NCs. Results reveal that the excitonic energy levels have the main role in the recombination process. Finally, to demonstrate the functional advantages of the prepared NCs in optoelectronics, the NCs were used to fabricate color-conversion white light-emitting diodes. The color coordinate of the device is recorded as (0.4951, 0.3647) with CRI of 91, CCT of 1954 K, and LER of 251 lm W-1 by employing only two distinct emitters for color conversion.
A hybridized local and charge transfer excited state for solution-processed non-doped green electroluminescence based on oligo(p-phenyleneethynylene)
(ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY, THOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLAND, 2020) Usta, Hakan; Alimli, Dilek; Ozdemir, Resul; Tekin, Emine; Alkan, Fahri; Kacar, Rifat; Altas, Ahu Galen; Dabak, Salih; Gurek, Ayse Gul; Mutlugun, Evren; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Can, Ayse; 0000-0003-4564-9447; 0000-0002-7957-110X; 0000-0003-2747-7856; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Malzeme Bilimi ve Nanoteknoloji Mühendisliği Bölümü
We herein report a new highly efficient green emissive hot-exciton molecule, 1,4-bis((4'-diphenylamino3-cyano-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)ethynyl)-2,5-bis(2-ethylhexyloxy)benzene (2EHO-TPA-CNPE) that consists of an extended D'-pi'-A-pi-D-pi-A-pi'-D' molecular p-system with diphenylamino end units (D') and ethynylene/phenylene spacers (pi/pi'). The new molecule exhibits high photoluminescence (PL) quantum efficiencies (Phi(PL) = 0.95 (solution) and 0.45 (spin-coated neat thin-film)), and a strong PL solvatochromic behavior revealing significant changes in excited state energies/characteristics (locally excited (LE) -> hybridized local and charge transfer (HLCT) - charge-transfer (CT)) depending on solvent polarity. Highly efficient (radiative exciton yield (eta(r)) = 50-59% >> 25%) green-emitting OLEDs were fabricated in a conventional device architecture by employing (non-)doped thin-films reaching a maximum current efficiency (CEmax) of 12.0 cd A(-1) and a maximum external quantum efficiency (EQE(max)) of 5.5%. The emission profile of the non-doped OLED has CIE 1976 (u', v') chromaticity coordinates of (0.10, 0.55) corresponding to a night vision imaging system (NVIS) compatible Green A region. 2EHO-TPA-CNPE-based OLED devices of industrial relevance were also fabricated by ink-jet printing the emissive layer and by fabricating an inverted architecture, which possessed respectable device performances of 2.4-6.1 cd A(-1). The solid-state solvation effect in OLED devices yields HLCT electronic behavior resulting in high Zr's, which is confirmed by TDDFT to originate from energetically/spatially favorable reverse intersystem crossings (RISCs) (T-2/3 -> S-1). As a unique observation, delayed fluorescence due to this RISC was evident in the PL decay lifetime measurement with a ns-scale lifetime of similar to 10 ns. These results clearly allow a better understanding of the structure-photophysical property-electroluminescence relationships in this new class of oligo(p-phenyleneethynylene)-based hot-exciton molecules, and it could open up new opportunities for high-performance solution-processed optoelectronic/sensing applications.
Long-time stable colloidal Zn-Ag-In-S quantum dots with tunable midgap-involved emission
(AMER INST PHYSICS1305 WALT WHITMAN RD, STE 300, MELVILLE, NY 11747-4501, 2021) Sabzevari, Zahra; Sahraei, Reza; Jawhar, Nawzad Nadhim; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugun, Evren; Soheyli, Ehsan; 0000-0003-2747-7856; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Malzeme Bilimi ve Nanoteknoloji Mühendisliği Bölümü; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugun, Evren
Quaternary Zn-Ag-In-S (ZAIS) quantum dots (QDs) with efficient, tunable, and stable photoluminescence (PL) emission were prepared via a simple, effective, and low-cost reflux method. The structural analysis revealed the dominance of the quantum confinement effect. The calculated PL emission quantum yield was enhanced from 8.2% to 28.7% with experimental parameters indicating their marked influence on the PL emission properties of the final product. Particularly, it was found that by varying the precursors' feeding ratio, tunable emission from green to red was achieved. A set of direct and indirect pieces of evidence such as the broad-band emission spectrum (FWHM>100nm), large Stokes shift more than 120nm, and predominantly a biexponentially long-lived decay profile with an average lifetime of about 366ns were observed, showing the contribution of midgap localized energy levels in the recombination process. These data were obtained independently on the experimental condition used, which confirmed that this is mostly an intrinsic electronic property of quaternary In-based QDs. Finally, to ensure the stability of QDs in terms of colloidal and optical emission, their emission ability was evaluated after 26 months of storage. Colloidal QDs were still luminescent with strong yellowish-orange color with emission efficiency of similar to 20.3% after 26 months. The combination of synthesis simplicity, compositional non-toxicity, PL emission superiority (strong, tunable, stable, and long lifetime emission), and colloidal stabilities confirms that the present ZAIS QDs are promising candidates for a wide range of applications in biomedicine, anticounterfeiting, and optoelectronics.
Multiplexed patterning of cesium lead halide perovskite nanocrystals by additive jet printing for efficient white light generation
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA, PO BOX 564, 1001 LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, 2020) Altintas, Yemliha; Torun, Ilker; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Beskazak, Emre; Erdem, Talha; Onses, M. Serdar; Mutlugun, Evren; 0000-0001-9820-6565; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0001-6898-7700; 0000-0003-3905-376X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
Inorganic perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) offer the ability to precisely but also flexibly control the peak emission wavelength while also possessing narrow-band emission spectra and high quantum yields. Owing to these features, PNCs have been already employed as color converters on LEDs. Nevertheless, the anion exchange reactions that prevent the blending of perovskites of different colors remain as an important bottleneck. As a remedy to this issue, here we employ additive jet printing to form separated stripes of these nanocrystals. Within this framework, we first present the synthesis of CsPbBr3 and CsPbBrxI3-x nanocrystals spanning the whole visible regime and optimize the cleaning procedure to obtain PNCs possessing photoluminescence quantum yields as high as 91% and emission linewidths as narrow as 15 nm, making them suitable for high quality white light generation. Next, we employ electrohydrodynamic jet printing to form closely spaced stripes of PNCs of various colors and integrated these films with a blue LED to create a white LED. Our proof-of-concept LED achieves high photometric performance as it possesses a color rendering index of 91.3, luminous efficacy of optical radiation > 300 lm/W-opt, and correlated color temperature of ca. 7000 K. We believe that additive jet printing technique will pave the way for a ubiquitous use of these PNCs in light-emitting devices in the near future.
Nanowire-Shaped MoS2@MoO3 Nanocomposites as a Hole Injection Layer for Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diodes
(AMER CHEMICAL SOC, 2022) Bastami, Nasim; Soheyli, Ehsan; Arslan, Aysenur; Sahraei, Reza; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugun, Evren; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0002-1403-7934; 0000-0003-3715-5594; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Soheyli, Ehsan; Arslan, Ayşenur; Yazıcı, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugün, Evren
Molybdenum disulfides and molybdenum trioxides are structures that possess the potential to work as efficient charge transport layers in optoelectronic devices. In the present study, as opposed to the existing Mo-based nanostructures in flake, sheet, or spherical forms, an extremely simple and low-cost hydrothermal method is used to prepare nanowires (NWs) of MoS2@MoO3 (MSO) composites. The synthesis method includes several advantages including easy handling and processing of inexpensive precursors to reach stable MSO NWs without the need for an oxygen-free medium, which would facilitate the possibility of mass production of these nanostructures. The structural analysis confirmed the formation of MSO nanocomposites with different Mo valence states, as well as NWs of average length and diameter of 70 nm and 5 nm, respectively. In order to demonstrate their potential for optoelectronic applications, MSO NWs were blended into hole injection layers (HILs) in quantum dot-based lightemitting diodes (QLEDs). Electroluminescence measurements show a substantial enhancement in both luminance (from 44,330 to 68,630 cd.m−2 ) and external quantum efficiency (from 1.6 to 2.3%), based on the increase in the ratio of MSO NWs from 3 to 10%. Interestingly, the addition of 10% volume of MSO NWs resulted in a remarkably smoother HIL with improved current efficiency and stability in green-emitting QLEDs. The simplicity and cost-effective features of the synthesis method along with outstanding favorable morphology demonstrated their ability to enhance the QLED performance and mark them as promising agents for optoelectronics.
Natural Wax-Stabilized Perovskite Nanocrystals as Pen-on-Paper Inks and Doughs
(AMER CHEMICAL SOC, 2022) Ocal, Sema Karabel; Kiremitler, N. Burak; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Celik, Nusret; Mutlugun, Evren; Onses, M. Serdar; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0003-3715-5594; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Malzeme Bilimi ve Nanoteknoloji Mühendisliği Bölümü; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugun, Evren
Perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) are emerging luminescent materials for a wide range of technological applications. The broad adaptation of PNCs will be greatly improved by addressing their intrinsically low stability and developing processes for their assembly into 2D and 3D structures using facile approaches. Inspired by the mechanism of natural protection of leaves, this paper proposes natural carnauba wax (CW) as an encapsulation material for PNCs. The synthesis of PNCs is performed in the presence of CW, which is derived from the leaves of Copernicia prunifera palm. CW acts as a solvent and replaces the commonly used octadecene in the preparation of PNCs. The facile synthesis in CW results in PNCs with greatly improved thermal, water, and air stability. Furthermore, the thermal and mechanical properties make PNC-Wax a highly suitable solid ink for versatile processing of these materials into 2D and 3D architectures. PNC-Wax can be printed via a pen-on-paper approach by heating at modest temperatures. The rapid plasticization of PNC-Wax by mechanical agitation enables hand-shaping of the material in a manner similar to playdoughs, which would possibly enable the versatile use of this material for various applications.
Preparation of highly emissive and reproducible Cu-In-S/ZnS core/shell quantum dots with a mid-gap emission character
(Cu-In-S/ZnS; Quantum dots; Photoluminescence quantum yield; Donor-acceptor recombination, 2020) Jawhar, Nawzad Nadhim; Soheyli, Ehsan; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugun, Evren; Sahraei, Reza; 0000-0001-7104-2126; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0002-1403-7934; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
Copper indium sulfide (CIS) quantum dots (QDs) are one of the newest types of luminescent semiconductors with low-toxicity and earth-abundant features. The present work reports the successful aqueous synthesis of CIS/ZnS core/shell QDs using dual-stabilizing agents of N-acetyl-L-cysteine and trisodium citrate. Off-stoichiometric QDs with In-rich compositions were found to be very small and highly emissive after coating by a shell of wide bandgap ZnS. The effect of various experimental parameters was evaluated to achieve highly reproducible QDs with bright reddish emission. Results showed a significant contribution of mid-gap defect states in the recombination processes (based on the gradual increase in absorbance recorded for samples, relatively high Urbach energy, large Stokes shift, large FWHM value in PL spectra, as well as the long-lived PL decay time). In addition, the chemical stability of samples was investigated using highly oxidant H2O2 agent and results demonstrate their superior stability. The combination of low-toxicity, intense and stable emission, along with synthetic advantages demonstrates that the present aqueous-soluble and emissive QDs can be considered as an excellent bio-photonic structure suitable for different fields of biological imaging and diagnostics. (C) 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Rational design of chemical bath deposition technique for successful preparation of Mn-doped CdS nanostructured thin films with controlled optical properties
(ELSEVIER SCI LTDTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND, 2021) Kharabaneh, Farzaneh Khani; Ghavidel, Elham; Soheyli, Ehsan; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Jawhar, Nawzad Nadhim; Mutlugun, Evren; Sahraei, Reza; 0000-0003-2747-7856; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugun, Evren
The introduction of a rational design for depositing internally-doped nanostructured thin films is of great importance for optoelectronics. In this presented work, Mn-doped CdS thin films with high purity in composition were prepared through the chemical bath deposition technique using a nucleation-doping strategy. This work focuses on an improved chemical design to eliminate mostly ignored property of conventionally doped nanoscale thin films. The synthesis strategy was initiated by the initial formation of MnS nuclei in a colloidal depositing solution followed by injection of cadmium precursor to diffuse into the initial nuclei and play the role of host CdS matrix which was the beginning of the deposition process. Upon optimization of the PL-emission, it was revealed that relative intensity of Mn2+-related peak to the excitonic peak has significantly increased (similar to 100 times) in 80 degrees C, pH = 6, and precursor molar ratio of Cd:Mn:EDTA:S equal to 1:3:0.4:5, at deposition time of 300-min. The TRPL measurements further revealed the effective contribution of Mn-related midgap states with long-lived decay curve character, which confirms the success of the designed approach to reach internally doped thin films. It was found that the deposition temperature, amount of Cd/Mn/TA precursors, and deposition time are the most important experimental parameters in the proposed synthesis approach. Due to the versatility, generality, and colloidal advantages of this method, it can be extended to the other structures with various types of dopant agent.
Simple, sustainable fabrication of fully solution-processed, transparent, metal-semiconductormetal photodetectors using a surgical blade as an alternative to conventional tools
(SPIE, 2022) Savas, Muzeyyen; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Arslan, Ayenur; Mutlugün, Evren; Erdem, Talha; 0000-0003-0390-1819; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0003-3715-5594; 0000-0003-3905-376X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Savas, Muzeyyen; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Arslan, Ayenur; Mutlugün, Evren; Erdem, Talha
Fabrication of optoelectronic devices relies on the expensive, energy-consuming conventional tools such as chemical vapor deposition, lithography, and metal evaporation. Furthermore, the films used in these devices are usually deposited at elevated temperatures and under vacuum that impose further restrictions to the device fabrication. Developing an alternative technology would contribute to the efforts on achieving a more sustainable optoelectronics technology. Keeping this focus in our focus, here we present a simple technique to fabricate visible photodetectors. These fully solutionprocessed and transparent metal-semiconductor-metal photodetectors employ silver nanowires (Ag NW) as the transparent electrodes replacing the indium-tin oxide (ITO) commonly used in optoelectronic devices. By repeatedly spin coating Ag NWs on a glass substrate followed by the coating of ZnO nanoparticles, we obtained a highly conductive transparent electrode reaching a sheet resistance of 95 O/? as measured by the four-probe method. Optical spectroscopy revealed that the transmittance of the Ag NW-ZnO films was 84% at 450 nm while transmittance of the ITO films was 90% at same wavelength. Following the formation of the conductive film, we scratched it using a heated surgical blade to open a gap. The scanning electron microscope images indicate that a gap of ~30 mm is opened forming an insulating line. As the active layer, we drop-casted red-emitting CdSe/ZnS core-shell quantum dots (QDs) on to this gap to form a metal-semiconductor-metal photodetector. These visible QD-based photodetectors exhibited responsivities and detectivities up to 8.5 mA/W and 0.95x109 Jones, respectively. These proof-of-concept photodetectors show that the environmentally friendly, low-cost, and energy-saving technique presented here can be an alternative to conventional, more expensive, and energy-hungry techniques while fabricating lightharvesting devices.
Solid-State Encapsulation and Color Tuning in Films of Cesium Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals for White Light Generation
(AMER CHEMICAL SOC, 1155 16TH ST, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA, 2019) Torun, Ilker; Altintas, Yemliha; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugun, Evren; Onses, M. Serdar; 0000-0001-6898-7700; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0001-9820-6565; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
Perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) are highly demanding nanomaterials for solid-state lighting applications. A challenge for their exploitation in practical applications is the insufficient ambient and water stability associated with their ionic nature. Here we report a novel route for solid-state encapsulation of films of perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) through vapor-phase deposition of a thin and hydrophobic layer of fluoroalkyltrichlorosilanes (FAS). High quality nanoscale crystals of CsPbBr3 were synthesized with well established colloidal methods and coated on solid substrates. The films of PNCs were then subjected to vapor of FAS for short durations of time (<60 s) in ambient atmosphere, resulting in deposition of a thin (<20 nm) hydrophobic layer. Besides providing a barrier for water and humidity, the vapor-phase deposition of FAS was accompanied by the blue shift of the emission wavelength of the PNCs. The color shift results from the partial exchange of Br with Cl anions, which emerge during the self-hydrolysis of the silane molecules. Throughout this process, we demonstrate the enhanced water stability of the films of PNCs and fine tunability of the wavelength in films from 516 nm to 488 nm. The fabrication of a white-light-emitting diode and tunability of the color coordinates with the duration of the FAS deposition were demonstrated. The rapid, scalable, and inexpensive solid-state encapsulation approach shows great promise for films of halide perovskites.
Tattoo-Like Multi-Color Physically Unclonable Functions
(WILEY, 2023) Kiremitler, N. Burak; Esidir, Abidin; Drake, Gryphon A.; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Sahin, Furkan; Torun, Ilker; Kalay, Mustafa; Kelestemur, Yusuf; Demir, Hilmi Volkan; Shim, Moonsub; Mutlugun, Evren; Onses, M. Serdar; 0000-0003-2747-7856; /0000-0003-3715-5594; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Malzeme Bilimi ve Nanoteknoloji Mühendisliği Bölümü; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugun, Evren
Advanced anti-counterfeiting and authentication approaches are in urgent need of the rapidly digitizing society. Physically unclonable functions (PUFs) attract significant attention as a new-generation security primitive. The challenge is design and generation of multi-color PUFs that can be universally applicable to objects of varied composition, geometry, and rigidity. Herein, tattoo-like multi-color fluorescent PUFs are proposed and demonstrated. Multi-channel optical responses are created by electrospraying of polymers that contain semiconductor nanocrystals with precisely defined photoluminescence. The universality of this approach enables the use of dot and dot-in-rod geometries with unique optical characteristics. The fabricated multi-color PUFs are then transferred to a target object by using a temporary tattoo approach. Digitized keys generated from the red, green and blue fluorescence channels facilitate large encoding capacity and rapid authentication. Feature matching algorithms complement the authentication by direct image comparison, effectively alleviating constraints associated with imaging conditions. The strategy that paves the way for the development of practical, cost-effective, and secure anticounterfeiting systems is presented.
Toward sustainable optoelectronics: solution-processed quantum dot photodetector fabrication using a surgical blade
(SPIE-SOC PHOTO-OPTICAL INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERS, 2023) Savas, Muzeyyen; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Arslan, Aysenur; Mutlugun, Evren; Erdem, Talha; 0000-0003-0390-1819; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0003-3715-5594; 0000-0003-3905-376X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Savas, Muzeyyen; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Arslan, Aysenur; Mutlugun, Evren; Erdem, Talha
Fabrication of optoelectronic devices relies on expensive, energy-consuming conventional tools including chemical vapor deposition, lithography, and metal evaporation. Furthermore, the films used in these devices are usually deposited at elevated temperatures (>300 ° C) and under high vacuum, which necessitate further restrictions on the device fabrication. Developing an alternative technology would contribute to the efforts on achieving a sustainable optoelectronics technology. Keeping this in our focus, here we present a simple technique to fabricate visible photodetectors (PDs). These fully solution-processed and transparent metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) PDs employ silver nanowires (Ag NW) as the transparent electrodes replacing the indium-tin-oxide (ITO) commonly used in optoelectronic devices. By repeatedly spin coating Ag NWs on a glass substrate followed by the coating of zinc oxide nanoparticles, we obtained a highly conductive transparent electrode reaching a sheet resistance of 95 Ω / □ as measured by the four-probe method. Optical spectroscopy revealed that the transmittance of the Ag NW-ZnO films was 84% at 450 nm while the transmittance of the ITO films was 90% at the same wavelength. Following the formation of the conductive film, we scratched it using a heated surgical blade to open a gap. The scanning electron microscope images indicate that a gap of ∼30 μm is opened forming an insulating line. As the active layer, we drop-casted red-emitting CdSe/ZnS core-shell quantum dots (QDs) onto this gap to form a MSM PD. These visible QD-based PDs exhibited responsivities and detectivities up to 8.5 mA / W and 0.95 × 109 Jones, respectively at a bias voltage of 5 V and wavelength of 650 nm. These proof-of-concept PDs show that the environmentally friendly, low-cost, and energy-saving technique presented here can be an alternative to conventional, high-cost, and energy-hungry techniques while fabricating photoconductive devices.