Self-powered near-infrared mechanoluminescence through MgO/MgF2 piezo-photonic heterojunctions

Sheng Wu, Shunyu Wang, Zhigang Shao, Yinzhen Wang and Puxian Xiong ()
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Sheng Wu: South China Normal University
Shunyu Wang: South China Normal University
Zhigang Shao: South China Normal University
Yinzhen Wang: South China Normal University
Puxian Xiong: The University of Hong Kong

Nature Communications, 2025, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-16

Abstract: Abstract Near-infrared mechanoluminescent (NIR ML) materials attract considerable attention for their force-to-light conversion capabilities. However, current materials generally have disadvantages such as high threshold and poor self-recovery ability, which limit their practical applications. Herein, we present a self-powered NIR ML material MgF2:Cr3+, which does not require pre-charging process. Leveraging the structural similarity between MgF2 and MgO, we design a MgO/MgF2:Cr3+ heterojunction piezo-photonic system that exhibits high intensity, low activation threshold, and excellent self-powered ML performance. By tuning the molar ratio of MgO to MgF2, the optimized ML intensity enhances by ≈18 times. Kelvin probe force microscopy surface potential measurement reveals a significant built-in electric field at MgF2:Cr3+ heterojunction interface. Based on the first-principle calculation results, the excellent ML performance originates from the offset of the valence band and the conduction band in the MgO/MgF2:Cr3+ heterostructure and the narrowing of the band gap, which significantly improve the electron (4.09 × 102 cm2 V-1 s-1) and hole (4.62 × 102 cm2 V-1 s-1) mobility, thereby boosting charge transfer and recombination processes. This study provides a strategy for designing high-performance self-powered NIR ML materials based on interfacial effects, offering insights into their expanded applications in the potential bio stress related biological field.

Date: 2025
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