Single-layer triplet white polymer light-emitting diodes incorporating polymer oxides: Effect of charge trapping at phosphorescent dopants

Abstract

This paper describes the effects of charge trapping on the device performances of triplet polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs) after the cathode contact had been improved through the blending of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) into the active layer. The external quantum efficiency (EQE) was enhanced when the dopant tended to trap electrons. In contrast, we observed no EQE enhancement for the device featuring a hole-trapping dopant. Because PEG promoted electron injection, more electrons were trapped in the triplet molecules, thereby enhancing the probability of recombination. Finally, after incorporating PEG, we further achieved white PLEDs exhibiting both high EQE and high power efficiency.