Thermal response color-tunable electroluminescent device for real-time visual temperature monitoring

Alternating current electroluminescent (ACEL) devices have attracted tremendous attention due to their significant applications in bioinspired electronics, smart wearables, and human-machine interfaces. However, it still faces limitations in real-time visual temperature sensing. Herein, a universal strategy is established to achieve real-time temperature dynamic visualization by integrating a thermochromic layer through a simple spin coating procedure. Such elaborate integration permits the device to display a wide array of luminous colors and achieve high-contrast color transitions in response to ambient temperature variations. More importantly, a quantitative relationship can be established between the temperatures and the luminous color changes. This advancement not only enhances multi-color emission capabilities but also enables the display of diverse information, marking a significant stride in the development of dynamic temperature sensing in ACEL devices.