THz-Wave Absorption Properties of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskite Materials: A New Candidate for THz Sensors

Abstract

Over the past two decades, organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite materials (OHP) have been extensively explored across various scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, and materials science, with a primary focus on solar cells. Building on numerous studies, the development of OHP-based solar cells has transitioned into practical product realization, instilling the anticipation of novel solar cell advancements. Notably, OHP demonstrates versatility beyond its conventional application in solar cell materials. The physical properties of OHP materials exhibit a unique signature, thereby underscoring their potential utility as innovative functional materials, encompassing light-emitting diodes, lasers, and photodetectors. Recent reports on terahertz (THz)-wave absorption properties of OHP materials indicate a high possibility of their potential application as THz sensors. From the viewpoint of medical devices, which hold the most promising application potential, the exploration of optical phonon vibrational modes in the 0.5-3 THz frequency range is important. Moreover, understanding the correlations between atomic structure and lattice vibration modes is indispensable. In this concise review, the THz-wave absorption properties exhibited by 3D OHP materials are meticulously explored. Furthermore, future research directions for THz sensors using OHP materials are suggested.