Improved performance of solution processed OLEDs using <i>N</i>-annulated perylene diimide emitters with bulky side-chains
Sergey Dayneko, Edward Cieplechowicz, Sachin Suresh Bhojgude, Jeffrey F. Van Humbeck, Majid Pahlevani, Gregory C. Welch
Abstract
We report the design and synthesis of three <italic>N</italic>-annulated perylene diimide (PDI) compounds containing sterically bulky alkyl-substituted benzyl moieties (PDI-<italic>X</italic>, where <italic>X</italic> = 1, 2, 3) and explore their use as light emitting materials in solution processed OLED devices.
Topics & Concepts
PeryleneDiimideOLEDSteric effectsSide chainAlkylChemistryMaterials sciencePhotochemistryPolymer chemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryMoleculePolymerLayer (electronics)Organic Light-Emitting Diodes ResearchOrganic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsConducting polymers and applications