Organic electroluminescence from singlet and triplet exciplexes: Exciplex electrophosphorescent diode

We have observed emission from singlet and triplet exciplexes in electron donor (D)–acceptor (A) organic electroluminescent systems. The exciplex singlet-to-triplet fraction appears to be a function of electronic properties of the (D–A) complex molecular components and applied electric field. The fl...

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Published in:Chemical physics letters 2006-04, Vol.421 (4), p.351-355
Main Authors: Cocchi, M., Virgili, D., Sabatini, C., Kalinowski, J.
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Language:English
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Summary:We have observed emission from singlet and triplet exciplexes in electron donor (D)–acceptor (A) organic electroluminescent systems. The exciplex singlet-to-triplet fraction appears to be a function of electronic properties of the (D–A) complex molecular components and applied electric field. The fluorescence from exciplex singlets could be eliminated using a heavy atom (Gd)-substituted acceptor molecule allowing the efficient intersystem crossing of singlet into triplet exciplex states. By this a pure exciplex electrophosphorescent diode has been realized. These findings are of importance for the understanding of the exciplex formation mechanism and, thus, for material choice in device applications.
ISSN:0009-2614
1873-4448
DOI:10.1016/j.cplett.2006.01.082