High-resolution in situ patterning of perovskite quantum dots via femtosecond laser direct writing

Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) have exhibited great potential for optoelectronic applications, including displays, lasers, anti-counterfeiting and information storage. However, the high-resolution patterning technique of QDs is still a challenge, while precise patterned QDs are of great value for practical applications. Here, a femtosecond laser direct writing strategy was demonstrated for the in situ fabrication of high-resolution-patterned perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) by the laser-induced Marangoni flow to aggregate and deposit the PQDs based on the opto-thermoelectric mechanism. By regulating the laser power and the exposure time, the minimum line width could reach 1.58 μm. Importantly, through the patterning of red, green and blue PQDs, the strategy exhibited the applicability in full-color PQD materials. Moreover, the deposited PQDs can preserve the original photophysical properties including photoluminescence spectra and excited state lifetime. The approach provides a strategy to fabricate high-resolution patterned PQDs in situ, which is a promising alternative in photonic applications including high-resolution displays and anti-counterfeiting.