Cavity-Mediated Radiative Energy Transfer Enables Stable, Low-Threshold Lasing in Hybrid Quantum Dot-Nanoplatelet Supraparticles

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates stable, low-threshold lasing in hybrid quantum dot-nanoplatelet supraparticles through cavity-mediated energy transfer, overcoming previous limitations in colloidal nanocrystal lasers for practical optoelectronic applications.

Contribution

It introduces a novel hybrid supraparticle design enabling efficient energy funneling and stable lasing, advancing colloidal nanocrystal laser technology.

Findings

Achieved low-threshold whispering gallery mode lasing at 0.35 mJ/cm2.

Maintained optical performance after exposure to air, water, and irradiation.

Demonstrated cavity-mediated energy transfer enhances lasing stability.

Abstract

Colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals are promising building blocks for optoelectronics due to their solution processability, spectral tunability, and ability to self-assemble into complex architectures. However, their use in lasing application remains limited by high working thresholds, rapid nonradiative losses from Auger recombination, and sensitivity to environmental conditions. Here, we report hybrid microscale supraparticles composed of core/shell CdSe/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) and CdSe/CdxZn1-xS nanoplatelets (NPLs), which overcome these limitations through efficient, cavity-mediated energy funneling and coupling. Broadband absorbing QDs rapidly transfer excitation to narrow emitting NPLs, enabling stable whispering gallery mode lasing with a low threshold of 0.35 mJ/cm2. These supraparticles retain optical performance after prolonged exposure to air, water, and continuous irradiation, offering practical advantages for optoelectronic devices and advanced pigment technologies. Ultimately, our approach provides a versatile, programmable platform for optical amplification and tunable emission control within colloidal photonic architectures. Keywords