Fast Transient Response of Multilayer Polymer Light-Emitting Devices Using Fluorene Derivatives for the Electro-Optical Conversion Devices

This study focused on the performance of solution-processed multilayer polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs) with both the hole and electron transport layers using poly(9,9-dioctylfluorene-co-benzothiadiazole) (F8BT) as an active layer. By insertion of both the hole and electron transport layers, improved emission and transient characteristics were achieved for the electro-optical conversion devices. For the multilayer device, the maximum current efficiency of 2.2 cd/A and the short response times of electroluminescence (ca. 30 ns) were achieved.