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Microsecond triplet emission from organic chromophore-transition metal dichalcogenide hybrids via through-space spin orbit proximity effect

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  • Jinho Choi

    (Inha University
    Inha University
    University of Michigan)

  • Healin Im

    (Sungkyunkwan University
    University of California)

  • Jung-Moo Heo

    (University of Michigan)

  • Do Wan Kim

    (Dongguk University)

  • Hanjie Jiang

    (University of Michigan)

  • Alexander Stark

    (University of Michigan)

  • Wenhao Shao

    (University of Michigan)

  • Paul M. Zimmerman

    (University of Michigan)

  • Gi Wan Jeon

    (Korea Atomic Energy of Research Institute)

  • Jae-Won Jang

    (Dongguk University)

  • Euy Heon Hwang

    (Sungkyunkwan University)

  • Sunkook Kim

    (Sungkyunkwan University)

  • Dong Hyuk Park

    (Inha University
    Inha University)

  • Jinsang Kim

    (University of Michigan
    University of Michigan
    University of Michigan
    University of Michigan)

Abstract

Efficient light generation from triplet states of organic molecules has been a hot yet demanding topic in academia and the display industry. Herein, we propose a strategy for developing triplet emitter by creating heterostructures of organic chromophores and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). These heterostructures emit microsecond phosphorescence at room temperature, while their organic chromophores intrinsically exhibit millisecond phosphorescence under vibration dissipation-free conditions. This enhancement in phosphorescence is indicative of significantly enhanced spin-orbit coupling efficiency through coupling with TMDs. Through detailed studies on these hybrids from various perspectives, we elucidate key features of each component essential for generating microsecond triplet emission, including 2H-TMDs with heavy transition metals and aromatic carbonyl with an ortho-hydroxy group. Our intriguing findings open avenues for exploring the universal applicability of fast and stable hybrid triplet emitters.

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  • Jinho Choi & Healin Im & Jung-Moo Heo & Do Wan Kim & Hanjie Jiang & Alexander Stark & Wenhao Shao & Paul M. Zimmerman & Gi Wan Jeon & Jae-Won Jang & Euy Heon Hwang & Sunkook Kim & Dong Hyuk Park & Jin, 2024. "Microsecond triplet emission from organic chromophore-transition metal dichalcogenide hybrids via through-space spin orbit proximity effect," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-51501-8
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51501-8
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