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Unified Analysis of Transient Electroluminescence in Organic Light‐Emitting Diodes: Deciphering Charge Transport and Emission Dynamics

Al Amin, Jibeom Hong, Jee‐Hun Jang, Inchan Hwang, Jeong‐Hwan Lee

Advanced Optical Materials· Volume 13· Issue 33

Abstract

Abstract Understanding charge transport and recombination dynamics in organic light‐emitting diodes (OLEDs) is essential for improving their optoelectrical performance. Thus, this study investigates transient electroluminescence (Tr‐EL) in OLEDs using six phosphorescent emitters within both single‐host and exciplex‐host OLED systems. The Tr‐EL responses are categorized into three types: Initial overshoot, terminal overshoot, and negligible overshoot, each corresponding to distinct physical mechanisms, i.e., trap‐assisted release, charge redistribution, and efficient recombination, respectively. Time‐dependent drift‐diffusion simulations reproduce these behaviors and clarify the roles of mobility imbalance, interfacial accumulation, and trap density. 2D and 3D contour maps of the overshoot demonstrate a sharp, non‐monotonic dependence on carrier mobilities, enabling the prediction of charge imbalance and emission dynamics. This unified experimental–theoretical framework establishes Tr‐EL as a comprehensive diagnostic tool, guiding the rational design of OLEDs to suppress parasitic charge storage, enhance recombination balance, and improve optoelectrical performance.
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OpenAlex topics: Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research · Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics · Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures

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Affiliations

Department of Materials Science and Engineering Inha University Incheon 22212 Republic of Korea

Program in Semiconductor Convergence Inha University Incheon 22212 Republic of Korea

School of Semiconductor Systems Engineering Kwangwoon University Seoul 01897 Republic of Korea

3D Convergence Center Inha University Incheon 22212 Republic of Korea

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea · Ministry of Education · Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy · Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea

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