Phosphorescent Organic Light-Emitting Devices: Working Principle and Iridium Based Emitter Materials
2008

Phosphorescent Organic Light-Emitting Devices: Working Principle and Iridium Based Emitter Materials

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Kappaun Stefan, Slugovc Christian, List Emil J. W.

Primary Institution: NanoTecCenter Weiz Forschungsgesellschaft mbH

Conclusion

The study reviews the essentials of OLED technology, focusing on the working principles and the use of phosphorescent iridium complexes as emitter materials.

Supporting Evidence

  • OLED technology has evolved to compete with LCDs.
  • Phosphorescent materials can significantly improve device efficiencies.
  • Iridium complexes are promising candidates for practical OLED applications.

Takeaway

This study explains how certain materials can make screens brighter and more colorful by using special chemicals called phosphorescent iridium complexes.

Methodology

The article reviews existing literature and discusses the principles of OLED technology and the properties of iridium complexes.

Limitations

The intrinsic limits of OLED technology have not been reached yet, indicating that further research is needed.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/ijms9081527

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