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Solution‐Processed Tandem Quantum‐Dot Light‐Emitting Diodes with Dual Charge Generation Interfaces: Achieving Over Threefold Efficiency Enhancement

Shu‐Guang Meng, Wan‐Shan Shen, Wei‐Zhi Liu, Sheng‐Nan Li, Dong‐Ying Zhou, Liang‐Sheng Liao

Advanced Materials Interfaces· Volume 11· Issue 26

Abstract

Abstract Despite the commercialization of thermally evaporated tandem organic light‐emitting diodes (OLEDs), challenges remain for solution‐processed tandem quantum‐dot light‐emitting diodes (QLEDs), including low efficiency and solvent‐induced damage to functional layers. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the optimization of the interconnecting layer (ICL) design in order to fabricate high‐performance solution‐processed tandem QLEDs. Here, by introducing a phosphomolybdic acid (PMA) layer between poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) and poly(9‐vinylcarbazole) (PVK), an novel ICL, PVK/PMA/PEDOT:PSS/ZnO is proposed, with dual charge generation interfaces (CGIs): PVK/PMA and PEDOT:PSS/ZnO. The PMA interlayer serves not only smoothing the morphology of PEDOT:PSS to improve charge transport, but also forming a PVK/PMA CGI to enhance charge generation. Based on the excellent electrical and optical properties of the dual‐CGI ICL, the solution‐processed inverted tandem red QLEDs achieve an increased external quantum efficiency (EQE) of over three times compared to single‐junction devices. This provides a novel approach for the high‐efficiency solution‐processed tandem QLEDs, paving the way for the practical application of QLEDs.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties · Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices · Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures

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Affiliations

Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM) Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon‐Based Functional Materials & Devices Soochow University Suzhou Jiangsu 215123 China

Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering Macau University of Science and Technology Taipa Macau 999078 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Higher Education Discipline Innovation Project

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