Issue 19, 2003

Solid-state electroluminescent devices based on transition metal complexes

Abstract

Transition metal complexes have emerged as promising candidates for applications in solid-state electroluminescent devices. These materials serve as multifunctional chromophores, into which electrons and holes can be injected, migrate and recombine to produce light emission. Their device characteristics are dominated by the presence of mobile ions that redistribute under an applied field and assist charge injection. As a result, an efficiency of 10 lm/W—among the highest efficiencies reported in a single layer electroluminescent device—was recently demonstrated. In this article we review the history of electroluminescence in transition metal complexes and discuss the issues that need to be addressed for these materials to succeed in display and lighting applications.

Graphical abstract: Solid-state electroluminescent devices based on transition metal complexes

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
17 Apr 2003
Accepted
03 Jun 2003
First published
17 Jul 2003

Chem. Commun., 2003, 2392-2399

Solid-state electroluminescent devices based on transition metal complexes

J. Slinker, D. Bernards, P. L. Houston, H. D. Abruña, S. Bernhard and G. G. Malliaras, Chem. Commun., 2003, 2392 DOI: 10.1039/B304265K

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