Cd-based quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) have outstanding optical properties, which are promising for a wide range of applications in the fields of lighting and display. However, it is still a research hotspot to prepare high-quality quantum dots (QDs) which can satisfy the requirements of preparing high-performance devices. Here, we develop a facile method to prepare high-quality alloyed CdSeS/CdS/ZnS QDs with a single precursor material, and the as-prepared alloyed QDs have high luminous intensity and narrow size distribution. The alloyed QDs have a uniform and gradient internal structure, there is no abrupt boundary in the final alloyed QDs. This is beneficial to reducing the carrier injection barrier and improving the carrier injection efficiency of electroluminescent devices. The alloyed gradient core/shell QDs-based green QLEDs were fabricated successfully and maximum current efficiency of 33.7 cd/A was obtained. This paper will provide a new strategy to prepare high-performance QLED devices.
Li Hong,Jiao Jinxu,Ye Qi,Wu Zhixin,Luo Donglian,Xiong Dehua
Quantum dots (QDs) attract extensive attention because of their excellent optoelectronic performance. However, few research has been done on the synthesis of core–shell QDs by one-step thermal injection. Here the CdSe/ZnS core–shell QDs were successfully synthesized by a one-step thermal injection method. The synthesis process of CdSe/ZnS core–shell QDs was investigated from two aspects of reaction time and oleic acid dosage. The results suggest that the reaction time and the dosage of oleic acid have important effects on the optical properties of CdSe/ZnS core–shell QDs. The action mechanism of oleic acid was also explained in this paper. Moreover, highly efficient green quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) were fabricated with CdSe/ZnS core–shell QDs on ITO glass substrate by rotary coating method. The minimum starting voltage of 1.91 V and the maximum brightness of 12,057 cd m −2 were achieved in the QLEDs. This study is of great significance for the development of the synthesis of core–shell QDs by one-step thermal injection and QLEDs.