ARTICLE IN PRESS ARTICLE IN PRESS Abstract The innovative design of π-conjugated molecules enables the creation of chiral π-systems that selectively interact with circularly polarized light. In circularly polarized organic photodetectors, the use of π-conjugated molecules with highly dissymmetric circularly polarized absorption has been a key strategy for achieving strong differential electrical signals with circularly polarized light. However, factors beyond absorption that influence asymmetric device behavior remain insufficiently explored. In this work, we demonstrate trap-assisted circularly polarised organic photodetectors based on blend systems containing small amounts of achiral acceptors, enabling
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Trap-assisted circularly polarized organic photodetector
Hongki Kim, Zhuoran Qiao, Marie Houot, Martina Rimmele, Francesco Furlan, Matilde Brunetta, David Reger, Filip Aniés, Rahil Haria, Edoardo Angela, Ding Ding, Michele Conroy, Jessica Wade, Martin Heeney, Artem A. Bakulin, Nicola Gasparini, Matthew J. Fuchter
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The innovative design of π-conjugated molecules enables the creation of chiral π-systems that selectively interact with circularly polarized light. In circularly polarized organic photodetectors, the use of π-conjugated molecules with highly dissymmetric circularly polarized absorption has been a key strategy for achieving strong differential electrical signals with circularly polarized light. However, factors beyond absorption that influence asymmetric device behavior remain insufficiently explored. In this work, we demonstrate trap-assisted circularly polarized organic photodetectors based on blend systems containing small amounts of achiral acceptors, enabling asymmetric trap filling depending on the handedness of circularly polarized light. Modulated trap dynamics play a crucial role in asymmetric charge extraction, significantly enhancing circularly polarized selectivity. We realize a large-area organic circularly polarized imaging system (4096 pixels) and showcase its potential for real-time visual encryption. This study presents a design strategy for efficient circularly polarized photodetectors with tailored carrier dynamics.
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Hongki Kim, Zhuoran Qiao, Marie Houot, Martina Rimmele, Francesco Furlan, Matilde Brunetta, David Reger, Filip Aniés, Rahil Haria, Edoardo Angela, Ding Ding, Michele Conroy, Jessica Wade, Martin Heeney, Artem A. Bakulin, Nicola Gasparini, Matthew J. Fuchter. Trap-assisted circularly polarized organic photodetector. Nature Communications (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-72474-w
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