<p>➀ Scientists in South Korea have developed a conductive-bridge interlayer contact, overcoming efficiency limitations in 2D semiconductor-based photodiodes.</p><p>➁ This interlayer, comprising an insulating oxide material embedded with gold nanoclusters, enhances charge transport and mitigates Fermi level pinning.</p><p>➂ The technology was implemented in a tungsten disulfide photodiode, achieving improved photoresponsivity, dynamic range, and power conversion efficiency.</p>