Longwave Infrared Photoresponse in Copper 7, 7, 8, 8-tetracyano-2, 3, 5, 6-tetraflouroquinodimethane (CuTCNQF)

Abstract

The detection of light in the longwave infrared (LWIR) region is crucial for many applications such as environmental monitoring, thermal imaging and surveillance. Many commercial LWIR photodetectors involve complex fabrication processes, require cryogenic temperatures or exhibit slow photoresponse. Hence, there is a continuous pursuit of developing room-temperature, on-chip LWIR photodetectors, using simple fabrication processes [1]. Metal-organic charge transfer complexes typically have a narrow bandgap, which allows them to absorb LWIR wavelengths [2]. Here, we report room temperature LWIR photoresponse in one such charge transfer complex, ie. copper 7, 7, 8, 8-tetracyano-2, 3, 5, 6-tetraf..