About
SWIRFlex-DT aims to deliver a paradigm shift in shortwave infrared sensing through pioneering organic semiconductor technologies that are scalable, sustainable, and high-performing. The project develops novel ultra-low bandgap materials and advanced photodetector architectures for applications ranging from healthcare to environmental monitoring.
Vision
To position Europe as a global leader in next-generation SWIR sensing and imaging technologies by advancing sustainable organic semiconductor alternatives that reduce reliance on conventional inorganic SWIR technologies and critical raw materials.
Objectives
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Novel SWIR polymers
Develop novel SWIR-absorbing 1D and 2D conjugated polymers.
02
SWIR photodetectors
Create high-performance organic SWIR photodetectors.
03
Imaging systems
Develop flexible and rigid SWIR imaging systems.
04
Manufacturing
Enable scalable and sustainable manufacturing processes.
05
European sovereignty
Strengthen European technological sovereignty in optoelectronics.
Scientific breakthroughs
- SWIR Organic Semiconductors
Development of ultra-low bandgap open-shell conjugated polymers. - 2D Conjugated Polymers
Highly crystalline large-area 2D polymer films. - Novel Detector Architectures
Nanogap photodetectors and ambipolar phototransistors. - Flexible SWIR Imaging
Large-area organic SWIR imagers.
Applications
- lab_research Healthcare
- Vascular imaging
- Wearable health monitoring
- Medical diagnostics
- securitySecurity & Defence
- Night vision
- Security sensing
- emoji_natureEnvironment
- Environmental sensing
- Plant health monitoring
- factoryIndustry
- LiDAR
- Advanced sensing technologies
- Flexible optoelectronic systems
Expected Impact
01
Scientific Impact
New materials and device architectures for SWIR photonics..
Industrial Impact
Creation of a European SWIR value chain.
03
Societal Impact
Improved healthcare, environmental monitoring, and safety.
04
Environmental Impact
Reduced reliance on critical raw materials and greener manufacturing.
