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• Optical properties and ordering degree of InGaP were investigated by Zn doping. • Characterization of optical properties of InGaP by tmperature-dependent PL. • The ordering degree of the InGaP was calculated from the band gap at low temperature. • The study found that Zn doping leads to a decrease in the ordering degree of InGaP. In 0.49 Ga 0.51 P is highly promising due to its favorable lattice-matching properties with GaAs, making it well-suited for various device applications. This study investigated the influence of Zn doping on the ordering and optical properties of In 0.49 Ga 0.51 P grown on GaAs using metalorganic chemical vapor deposition. By precisely controlling the doping flow, the ordering degree of In 0.49 Ga 0.51 P was systematically modulated. The luminescence origin and bandgap characteristics of In 0.49 Ga 0.51 P were examined through temperature-dependent photoluminescence and Hall measurements. The findings demonstrate a noticeable peak shift, accompanied by a increase in the bandgap and a corresponding decrease in the ordering degree as the Zn concentration increases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The potential of wearable devices and smart robotics stands to be greatly enhanced by the development of dual-mode sensors emulating human skin functionality. However, challenges in their realization and the mitigation of crosstalk issues from concurrent signals persist. We present a pressure-temperature-tactile sensor (PTTS) built upon a 3D porous structure and conductive nanocomposites encompassing graphene, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, silicone rubber, and polyaniline. The PTTS showcases a pressure detection range from 0 to 110 kPa, pressure sensitivity at 0.3488 kPa−1, a low-pressure detection threshold of 186 Pa, and temperature sensitivity up to 21.5 μV/K. Crucially, the PTTS effectively untangles the dual functions of pressure and temperature sensing, thus mitigating crosstalk. It achieves computer communication through Morse code, enabling efficient demonstrations of human-computer interaction. Furthermore, the sensor accurately captures human motion while concurrently gauging ambient temperature without signal interference. Our device introduces an innovative avenue for non-contact sensing and human-computer interaction across applications, underscoring its potential to revolutionize wearable devices and smart robotics, consequently impacting diverse industries. • The dual-mode tactile sensors were made by a simple dip-coating process using composite materials. • The dual-mode tactile sensor flexibly detects and decouples pressure and temperature signals independently. • Potential applications of contact and non-contact dual-mode tactile sensors are evaluated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]