PNNL

Abstract

Since their discovery, organic light emitting devices have evolved from a scientific curiosity into a technology with applications in flat panel displays and the potential to revolutionize the lighting market. During their relatively short history, the technology incorporated into OLEDs has rapidly advanced. Device quantum efficiencies have increased more than 20-fold since the first OLEDs, approaching the theoretical limit for internal quantum efficiencies. , , At this point, OLED research moves towards optimization of manufacturing processes, drive circuitry, light extraction, and overall cost reduction. However, finding the organic materials that provide both operational stability and high efficiency for the devices still remains one of the biggest challenges, particularly for blue emission. In this presentation, we will describe our approach to design functional OLED materials to meet the complex criteria set forth by device efficiency and stability goals.