Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Abstract
High‐efficiency
multi‐resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR‐TADF)
emitters
with
narrowband
emission
show
great
potential
for
organic
light‐emitting
diodes
(OLEDs).
However,
their
inherent
planar
rigid
structures
often
lead
to
intractable
challenges
of
spectral
broadening,
self‐quenching,
and
low
device
efficiency
at
high
dopant
concentrations.
Herein,
two
steric
isomers,
BN‐1TPh
BN‐2TPh,
are
designed
by
incorporating
bulky
shielding
unit
(1,3,5‐triphenylbenzene)
the
para‐
position
B
atom
in
MR
skeleton
hinder
intermolecular
interactions.
They
both
enhanced
photoluminescence
quantum
yields
(PLQYs)
as
compared
model
compound
BCzBN.
The
corresponding
OLEDs
based
on
BN‐2TPh
display
maximum
external
(EQE
max
)
values
up
30.8%
30.4%
narrow
full
width
half
(FWHM)
bands
27
28
nm,
respectively.
It
is
worth
noting
that
even
doping
ratio
20%,
EQEs
still
maintained
24.8%
25.7%
almost
unchanged
spectra.
These
results
segregating
MR‐TADF
spatial
structure
can
weaken
interaction,
which
one
effective
ways
resist
aggregation‐caused
quenching
effect
achieve
high‐efficiency
concentration‐indispensible
OLEDs.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Developing
high-performance
ultraviolet
organic
light-emitting
diodes
with
low
efficiency
roll-off
and
high
color
purity
remains
challenging
due
to
their
inherent
wide-bandgap
characteristics.
In
this
work,
we
present
an
intramolecular
noncovalent
bond
locking
strategy
modulate
donor-acceptor-donor'
(D-A-D')
type
fluorophores
(mPImCZ2F,
mPIoCZ2F
mPImCP2F)
a
hot-exciton
mechanism.
Notably,
these
asymmetric
emitters
exhibit
significantly
enhanced
bipolar
transport
capacity
fluorescence
compared
counterparts.
Among
them,
exhibits
more
remarkable
effect
multiple
C-H⋯F
interactions
ortho-substitution-induced
steric
hindrance,
which
endows
it
higher
radiation
rate,
narrower
emission
spectrum,
balanced
charge
transport.
Consequently,
the
mPIoCZ2F-based
non-doped
device
achieves
electroluminescence
(EL)
peak
at
393
nm
maximum
external
quantum
(EQE)
of
6.62%.
Moreover,
in
doped
device,
emits
stable
light
EL
391
full
width
half
(FWHM)
40
nm,
corresponding
coordinates
(0.167,
0.025).
It
also
exceptionally
EQE
8.71%
minimal
(7.95%
1000
cd
m-2),
ranking
among
best
efficiencies
reported
for
UV-OLEDs
brightness
levels.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
Abstract
A
molecular
design
strategy
for
managing
the
emission
energy
and
levels
while
enhancing
efficiency
of
monoatomic
multiresonance
(MR)
emitters
based
on
a
fused
indolocarbazole
(ICz)
chromophore
is
developed
by
introducing
cyano
(CN)
unit
as
an
MR
manager.
The
manager
intensifies
short‐range
charge
transfer
character
ICz‐based
blue
emitter,
resulting
in
pure‐blue
with
narrow
spectrum
enhanced
photoluminescence
quantum
yield.
As
result,
CN
manager‐modified
ICz
derivative
demonstrates
high
external
(EQE)
23.1%,
small
full
width
at
half
maximum
22
nm,
color
coordinate
(0.142,
0.061).
In
addition,
introduction
enables
fabrication
phosphor‐sensitized
fluorescence
device
EQE
24.6%
maintaining
spectrum.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Abstract
Achieving
both
high‐efficiency
and
narrowband
emission
in
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(TADF)
polymers
remains
a
formidable
challenge.
In
this
work,
proof
of
concept
for
narrowband‐emissive
TADF
with
partially
conjugated
structure
is
proposed
by
embedding
silicon─carbon
σ‐bond
saturated
spacer
between
the
multiresonance
(MR)
unit
polycarbazole
backbone.
A
series
PSix
(
x
=
1,
3,
6)
then
prepared
characterized.
All
show
full
width
at
half
maximum
(FWHM)
values
28–30
nm
toluene
solution.
Impressively,
polymer
PSi3
has
highest
photoluminescence
quantum
yield,
reaching
97%,
doped
films
due
to
efficient
reverse
intersystem
crossing
process.
The
solution‐processed
devices
based
on
exhibit
best
performance
external
efficiency
EQE
max
)
28.8%
an
FWHM
42
nm.
By
employing
molecule
5Cz‐TRZ
as
sensitizer,
enhanced
device
30.2%
achieved,
which
first
tier
among
MR‐TADF
reported
date.
This
work
provides
effective
strategy
achieving
highly
controlling
chromophore
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 9, 2025
Fluorescence
emitters
with
a
multiple-resonant
(MR)
effect
have
become
research
hotspot.
These
MR
mainly
consist
of
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
boron/nitrogen,
nitrogen/carbonyl,
and
indolocarbazole
frameworks.
The
staggered
arrangement
the
highest
occupied
molecular
orbital
lowest
unoccupied
facilitates
MR,
resulting
in
smaller
internal
reorganization
energy
narrower
emission
bandwidth.
Optimal
charge
separation
suppresses
gap
between
singlet
triplet
excited
states,
favoring
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(TADF).
MR-TADF
materials,
due
to
color
purity
high
efficiency,
are
excellent
candidates
for
organic
light-emitting
diodes.
Nevertheless,
significant
challenges
remain;
particular,
limitation
imposed
by
alternated
core
configuration
hinders
their
diversity
versatility.
Most
existing
materials
concentrated
blue-green
range,
only
few
red
near-infrared
spectra.
This
review
provides
timely
comprehensive
screening
from
pioneering
work
present.
Our
goal
is
gain
understandings
structure-performance
relationship
both
basic
advanced
perspectives.
Special
emphasis
placed
on
exploring
correlations
chemical
structure,
photophysical
properties
electroluminescent
performance
depth
breadth
an
aim
promote
future
development
emitters.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 9, 2025
Abstract
Deep‐blue
emitters
for
organic
light‐emitting
diodes
(OLEDs)
still
confront
the
critical
challenge
of
balancing
high
efficiency,
operational
stability,
and
color
purity,
particularly
ones
with
peak
wavelengths
(
λ
max
)
≤
460
nm.
Here,
study
demonstrates
deep‐blue
devices
featuring
ultrapure
emission
=
458
nm,
full‐width
at
half‐maximum
19
nm),
maximum
external
quantum
efficiency
34.3%
small
roll‐off
(26.9%
1
000
cd
m
−
2
;
20.9%
5
),
long
LT80
(time
to
80%
initial
luminance)
101
hours
1,000
,
being
one
longest
lifetime
among
OLEDs
nm
EQE
>20%.
This
breakthrough
stems
from
an
indolocarbazole
narrowband
emitter
employing
a
linear
annulation
strategy,
which
not
only
narrows
spectral
bandwidth
while
red‐shifting
through
multiple
resonance
framework
extension,
but
also
energetically
dynamically
enhances
device
longevity
via
triplet
energy
reduction.
Furthermore,
strategic
integration
steric
hindrance
on
emitting
backbone
suppresses
intermolecular
interactions
directs
reactivity
pathways.
concurrently
achieves
456
FWHM
15
photoluminescence
(PL)
yield
98%
in
dilute
toluene.
The
work
highlights
engineering
as
potential
approach
resolve
efficiency‐stability‐color
purity
trilemma
OLEDs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 19, 2025
Abstract
Multi‐resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR‐TADF)
emitters
hold
great
promise
for
high‐resolution
OLEDs,
yet
achieving
both
ultranarrow
emission
and
efficient
triplet
utilization
in
the
deep‐blue
region
remains
challenging.
Here,
a
synergistic
molecular
design
is
reported
that
combines
π‐extension
heavy‐atom
incorporation
to
effectively
reconcile
trade‐off
between
color
purity
fast
reverse
intersystem
crossing
(RISC).
In
this
approach,
narrows
bandwidth
reduces
singlet–triplet
energy
gap,
while
strategic
introduction
of
chalcogen
atoms
selectively
enhances
spin–orbit
coupling
with
minimal
impact
on
spectrum.
As
result,
new
emitter
exhibits
peak
at
453
nm
an
exceptionally
narrow
full
width
half
maximum
(FWHM)
17
high
RISC
rate
constant
3.0
×
10
6
s
−1
.
When
incorporated
into
non‐sensitized
OLED,
meets
European
Broadcast
Union
(EBU)
standard
CIE
coordinates
as
low
(0.140,
0.059),
sustains
brightness
exceeding
30,000
cd
m
−2
Notably,
device
achieves
record‐high
external
quantum
efficiency
(EQE
max
)
40.5%
roll‐off—retaining
38.4%
28.2%
100
1,000
,
respectively—and
attains
Blue
Index
(BI)
422
A
y
These
findings
highlight
effectiveness
our
tactic
overcoming
prior
limitations
where
doping
often
compromises
purity,
paving
way
next‐generation
advanced
display
lighting
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 29, 2025
Abstract
Developing
the
modified
skeleton
of
multi‐resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR‐TADF)
emitters
can
feasibly
regulate
their
optoelectronic
properties.
However,
research
on
MR‐TADF
materials
incorporating
B─N
covalent
bonds
remains
relatively
limited.
Herein,
a
strategy
is
first
proposed
utilizing
twin‐spiro
conformation,
dispirofluorene
acridine
(DSAF),
via
amine‐directed
double
borylation
for
framework
fusion
to
construct
emitters,
DSAF‐TBDPA
and
DSAF‐TBCz.
are
employed
enhance
structural
rigidity
molecular
framework.
Furthermore,
introduction
structure
imparts
steric
hindrance,
thereby
weakening
π
–
interactions
mitigating
exciton
quenching.
As
result,
DSAF‐TBCz
exhibit
narrowband
emission
with
full
width
at
half
maximum
20
19
nm.
The
doped
organic
light‐emitting
diodes
(OLEDs)
based
external
quantum
efficiencies
(EQE
max
)
27.2%
30.8%,
respectively.
These
results
underscore
that
design
tactics
not
only
expand
diversity
MR
frameworks
but
also
deliver
critical
insights
high‐performance
OLED
emitters.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Abstract
D-O-A
organic
phosphors
showing
strong
aggregation-induced
room-temperature
phosphorescence
(RTP)
have
been
successfully
demonstrated
as
the
ideal
matrix-free
sensitizers
for
MR-TADF
OLEDs.
However,
weak
emissive
ones
still
remain
unexplored
according
to
a
habitual
thinking
that
best
sensitizer
should
be
emitter.
Herein,
poor
RTP
emitter
named
RTP-D3
is
newly
developed
based
on
carbazole
donor,
triazine
acceptor
and
oxygen
bridge.
In
spite
of
extremely
low
photoluminescence
quantum
yield,
can
sensitize
terminal
molecules
effectively
universally
because
favored
intermolecular
interactions
thus
balanced
charge
transport.
Consequently,
high
performance
sky-blue,
green
red
narrowband
electroluminescence
realized
together
with
state-of-art
external
efficiency
22.2%
(49.2
cd/A,
55.2
lm/W),
31.5%
(105.1
113.9
lm/W)
29.7%
(55.4
66.9
well
Commission
Internationale
de
l’Eclairage
(CIE)
coordinates
(0.12,
0.48),
(0.26,
0.70)
(0.61,
0.39),
respectively.
The
exceptional
results
break
conventional
blind
spot
about
sensitizer,
highlighting
less
are
also
suitable
sensitization
in