Vitality surveillance at distance using thin-film tandem-like narrowband near-infrared photodiodes with light-enhanced responsivity

Riccardo Ollearo, Xiao Ma, Hylke B. Akkerman, Marco Fattori, Matthew Dyson, Albert J.J.M. van Breemen, Stefan C.J. Meskers, Wijnand Dijkstra, René A.J. Janssen (Corresponding author), Gerwin H. Gelinck

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Abstract

Remote measurement of vital sign parameters like heartbeat and respiration rate represents a compelling challenge in monitoring an individual’s health in a noninvasive way. This could be achieved by large field-of-view, easy-to-integrate unobtrusive sensors, such as large-area thin-film photodiodes. At long distances, however, discriminating weak light signals from background disturbance demands superior near-infrared (NIR) sensitivity and optical noise tolerance. Here, we report an inherently narrowband solution–processed, thin-film photodiode with ultrahigh and controllable NIR responsivity based on a tandem-like perovskite-organic architecture. The device has low dark currents (<10 −6 mA cm −2), linear dynamic range >150 dB, and operational stability over time (>8 hours). With a narrowband quantum efficiency that can exceed 200% at 850 nm and intrinsic filtering of other wavelengths to limit optical noise, the device exhibits higher tolerance to background light than optically filtered silicon-based sensors. We demonstrate its potential in remote monitoring by measuring the heart rate and respiration rate from distances up to 130 cm in reflection.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbereadf9861
Number of pages10
JournalScience Advances
Volume9
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Feb 2023

Keywords

  • Perovskite
  • Organics
  • Photodiodes
  • Smart health

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