journal article·2026-02

Recent Advances in Light‐Emitting Electrochemical Cells Based on Quantum Dots

Jingyan Liao, Yunfei Ren, Yi Dai, Peng Xiao, Min Li, Wei Cai, Yiping Zhang, Shaolin Liao, Junhong Yu, Baiquan Liu

Advanced Materials Technologies· Volume 11· Issue 3
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Abstract

Abstract Quantum dots (QDs) have emerged as a research focus in optoelectronics owing to their exceptional properties, including ultra‐narrow full‐width at half maximum, tunable emission wavelengths, high quantum yields, and superior color purity. On the other hand, light‐emitting electrochemical cells (LECs), characterized by simple fabrication processes, low‐cost manufacturing, and solution processability, represent a promising class of electroluminescent devices. By synergistically combining these merits, QD‐based LECs (QLECs) emerge as a highly promising kind of optoelectronic devices for display and lighting applications. In this invited review, it comprehensively examines recent advances in QLECs, providing a systematic overview of innovations in luminescent materials and device optimizations. Fundamental concepts, including QD photophysical properties and LEC operational mechanisms, are first elucidated. Development strategies are then analyzed, emphasizing material engineering approaches and charge dynamics management involving injection, transport, and balance. In addition, the expansion of QLEC devices is also introduced (e.g., light‐emitting memory and quantum dot‐electrolyte light‐emitting diode), clarifying the role of QLECs in pioneering next‐generation or new kinds of devices. At the end, current existing challenges and future prospective research directions for advancing this field are discussed. It is expected that this review will provide ideas for developing more possibilities of QLECs.
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OpenAlex topics: Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties · Perovskite Materials and Applications · Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research

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Affiliations

Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Technologies State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies School of Electronics and Information Technology Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou 510275 China

School of Education City University of Macau Macau 999078 China

Guangdong‐Hong Kong‐Macao Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Micro‐Nano Optoelectronic Technology School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering Foshan University Foshan 528225 China

Guangzhou New Vision Opto‐electronic Technology Co. Ltd. Kaiyuan Road 11#, Luogang District Guangzhou 510530 China

Ji Hua Laboratory Foshan 528000 China

Luminous! Center of Excellence for Semiconductor Lighting and Displays School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Nanyang Technological University Singapore 639798 Singapore

College of Physics and Electronic Engineering Chongqing Normal University Chongqing 401331 China

Funding

Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province

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