Bridging Synthesis and Device Performance in Perovskite Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diodes
Zi-Hao Zhang1, Wan-Shan Shen1,2, Ya-Kun Wang1
1Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory For Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, State Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Interfacial Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|May 29, 2026
Summary
Perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) offer superior color purity for next-generation light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This review details optimizing PQD-LEDs through synthesis, surface chemistry, and device engineering for enhanced performance and stability.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Optoelectronics
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) are advanced semiconductor nanocrystals.
- PQDs exhibit excellent optoelectronic properties, including high color purity and tunable bandgaps.
- They are key materials for next-generation light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of recent advances in Perovskite Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diodes (PQD-LEDs).
- To emphasize the correlations between material synthesis, surface chemistry, and device engineering.
- To offer a roadmap for developing high-performance PQD-LEDs.
Main Methods:
- Systematic examination of the integrated "synthesis-surface-device" optimization framework.
- Discussion of advanced synthetic strategies for PQDs.
- Analysis of surface engineering techniques for defect suppression and stability enhancement.
- Review of device-level approaches for improved charge balance and light outcoupling.
Main Results:
- Recent advances in PQD synthesis and surface modification enhance stability and reduce defects.
- Device engineering strategies improve charge balance and radiative recombination efficiency.
- Optimized PQD-LEDs demonstrate improved operational stability and performance.
Conclusions:
- Integrating synthesis, surface chemistry, and device engineering is crucial for high-performance PQD-LEDs.
- Continued research in these areas will drive the development of next-generation lighting and display technologies.
- This review provides guidance for researchers and developers in the field of PQD-LEDs.

