Infrared Light Detection Technology Based on Organics

This decade has seen rapid developments in infrared light sensing and imaging, utilizing innovative materials and deliberate structural designs. Organic semiconducting materials are promising in the next-generation infrared sensing applications due to their unique properties including solution processability, tunable optoelectronic property, and biocompatibility. This Spotlight aims to provide a snapshot of the recent advances in organic infrared light detection technology, specifically for wavelengths beyond 1000 nm, focusing on performance enhancements and new function realizations. Several innovative proof-of-concept demonstrations illustrate the benefits of the rapidly developing organic infrared technology. Finally, we discuss the challenges and perspectives of organic infrared technology.