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    • Organic electronics
    • Materials science
    • Device physics

    Background:

    • Tandem polymer light-emitting devices (TOLEDs) offer enhanced efficiency by stacking multiple light-emitting units.
    • Efficient charge generation layers (CGLs) are crucial for connecting these units and enabling charge transport.
    • The PEDOT:PSS/ZnO/PEIE system has emerged as a promising CGL for TOLEDs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of PEDOT:PSS layer properties (conductance, thickness) on TOLED performance.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of the PEDOT:PSS/ZnO/PEIE CGL in facilitating charge generation and injection.
    • To demonstrate the scalability and robustness of the CGL by fabricating TOLEDs with multiple light-emitting units.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of TOLEDs with varying PEDOT:PSS layer thickness and conductance.
    • Characterization of device performance including current density-voltage (J-V), luminance efficiency, and external quantum efficiency.
    • Analysis of capacitance-voltage characteristics and luminescence spectra to understand charge dynamics and device operation.
    • Investigation of CGL structure modifications, including the incorporation of V2O5.

    Main Results:

    • PEDOT:PSS layer conductance and thickness showed minimal impact on J-V characteristics, but influenced device efficiency primarily through exciton quenching.
    • A 60 nm PEDOT:PSS layer resulted in higher luminance efficiency due to a more even surface topography compared to a 30 nm layer.
    • Tandem devices exhibited performance metrics (luminance efficiency, driving voltage) that closely matched the sum of individual units, confirming efficient charge generation and injection.
    • The PEDOT:PSS/ZnO/PEIE CGL proved effective, allowing for structural simplification (e.g., without V2O5) without compromising performance.
    • For the first time, three SY-PPV light-emitting units were integrated, achieving luminance efficiency of 21.7 cd·A⁻¹ and external quantum efficiency of 6.95%, with minimal performance loss compared to single units.

    Conclusions:

    • The PEDOT:PSS/ZnO/PEIE CGL is an effective component for high-performance TOLEDs.
    • The CGL structure is robust and scalable, supporting the integration of multiple light-emitting units with minimal efficiency degradation.
    • Optimization of the hole injection layer within the CGL is a key area for further enhancement of TOLED luminance efficiency.