Ying-Chih Lai

Efficiency droop behaviors of InGaN∕GaN multiple-quantum-well light-emitting diodes with varying quantum well thickness

InGaN∕GaN multiple-quantum-well (MQW) light-emitting diodes with varied InGaN quantum well thicknesses are fabricated and characterized. The investigation of luminous efficiency versus current density reveals a variety of efficiency droop behaviors. It is found that the efficiency droop can be drastically reduced by increasing the quantum well thickness of the MQW structures. On the other hand, relative internal quantum efficiency (IQE) measurements indicate that a thinner well results to higher IQEs owing to the greater spatial overlap of electron and hole distribution functions.

Highly Stretchable and Sensitive Photodetectors Based on Hybrid Graphene and Graphene Quantum Dots

Stretchable devices possess great potential in a wide range of applications, such as biomedical and wearable gadgets and smart skin, which can be integrated with the human body. Because of their excellent flexibility, two-dimensional (2D) materials are expected to play an important role in the fabrication of stretchable devices. However, only a limited number of reports have been devoted to investigating stretchable devices based on 2D materials, and the stretchabilities were restricted in a very small strain. Moreover, there is no report related to the stretchable photodetectors derived from 2D materials. Herein, we demonstrate a highly stretchable and sensitive photodetector based on hybrid graphene and graphene quantum dots (GQDs). A unique rippled structure of poly(dimethylsiloxane) is used to support the graphene layer, which can be stretched under an external strain far beyond published reports. The ripple of the device can overcome the native stretchability limit of graphene and enhance the carrier generation in GQDs due to multiple reflections of photons between the ripples. Our strategy presented here can be extended to many other material systems, including other 2D materials. It therefore paves a key step for the development of stretchable electronics and optical devices.

Transferable and Flexible Label‐Like Macromolecular Memory on Arbitrary Substrates with High Performance and a Facile Methodology

A newly designed transferable and flexible label-like organic memory based on a graphene electrode behaves like a sticker, and can be readily placed on desired substrates or devices for diversified purposes. The memory label reveals excellent performance despite its physical presentation. This may greatly extend the memory applications in various advanced electronics and provide a simple scheme to integrate with other electronics.

Low operation voltage macromolecular composite memory assisted by graphene nanoflakes

The trend towards simple and low-cost processing is one of the most important for macromolecular memory development. Here, bistable memory devices using a solution-processable active material, a mixture of graphene nanoflakes (GNFs) and insulating poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), are investigated, which serve as the first example for the direct integration of as-prepared nanoscale graphene into macromolecular memory devices through a one-step low-temperature processing method. Bistable electrical switching behavior and nonvolatile rewritable memory effects are realized by using an indium–tin-oxide/GNF–PVA/silver (ITO/GNF–PVA/Ag) sandwich structure. The resulting device exhibits low operation voltages of +1.4 V (turn-on) and −1.3 V (turn-off), which is promising for memory cells with low power consumptions. The programmable ON- and OFF-states possess a retention time of over 104 s and endure up to 107 read pulses. The carrier transport in the OFF- and ON-states follows the typical trap-limited space charge limited current and Ohmic laws, respectively. The asymmetric electrical switch behavior is therefore attributed to conducting filaments formed in the PVA layer assisted by the charged GNFs that induce the transition of the conductivity. Our study provides a potential approach for integrating as-prepared graphene into macromolecular memory devices with excellent performances through a simple solution-process.

Dissolvable and Recyclable Random Lasers

The dissolvable and recyclable random laser can be dissolved in water, accompanying the decay of emission intensity and the increment in lasing threshold. It can be reused after deionized treatment, exhibiting reproducibility with recycling processes.

Highly stretchable label-like random laser on universal substrates

Stretchable label-like random laser can be easily transferred on any unconventional substrates, and function stably under 100% strain with many cycles. We believe our device can serve as advanced photonics modules.