Research (Jan 2023)

In Situ Super-Hindrance-Triggered Multilayer Cracks for Random Lasing in π-Functional Nanopolymer Films

  • Dongqing Lin,
  • Yang Li,
  • He Zhang,
  • Shuai Zhang,
  • Yuezheng Gao,
  • Tianrui Zhai,
  • Shu Hu,
  • Chuanxiang Sheng,
  • Heng Guo,
  • Chunxiang Xu,
  • Ying Wei,
  • Shifeng Li,
  • Yelong Han,
  • Quanyou Feng,
  • Shasha Wang,
  • Linghai Xie,
  • Wei Huang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.34133/research.0027
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6

Abstract

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In situ self-assembly of semiconducting emitters into multilayer cracks is a significant solution-processing method to fabricate organic high-Q lasers. However, it is still difficult to realize from conventional conjugated polymers. Herein, we create the molecular super-hindrance-etching technology, based on the π-functional nanopolymer PG-Cz, to modulate multilayer cracks applied in organic single-component random lasers. Massive interface cracks are formed by promoting interchain disentanglement with the super-steric hindrance effect of π-interrupted main chains, and multilayer morphologies with photonic-crystal-like ordering are also generated simultaneously during the drop-casting method. Meanwhile, the enhancement of quantum yields on micrometer-thick films (Φ = 40% to 50%) ensures high-efficient and ultrastable deep-blue emission. Furthermore, a deep-blue random lasing is achieved with narrow linewidths ~0.08 nm and high-quality factors Q ≈ 5,500 to 6,200. These findings will offer promising pathways of organic π-nanopolymers for the simplification of solution processes applied in lasing devices and wearable photonics.