In this paper we describe a convenient and convergent approach to the synthesis of novel and highly luminescent (diphenylvinyl)benzene (DPVB)-based conjugated star-shaped molecules, which can be used as emitting dyes in doped OLEDs. The versatility of this synthetic route allows tuning of the HOMO–LUMO energy levels of the materials by means of the introduction of different electroactive peripheral groups. Two related star-shaped dyes have been prepared, one with amine and one with alkoxy end groups, and have been characterized using optical spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. The energy levels of the dyes are found to lie within the band gap of a polyfluorene (PF) derivative such that energy transfer from the photoexcited PF to the dyes takes place. In OLEDs that contain 1 wt% of dye in PF, the emission is predominantly from the dye. Although the EL spectra are similar for the two dyes, other device characteristics differ greatly. OLEDs using the amine-terminated dye have a luminance that is a few orders of magnitude lower than that based on the alkoxy-terminated dye. The differences are explained by the positioning of the HOMO and LUMO levels of the two dyes compared to those of PF. The dye with the amine end group can act as a deep trap for holes, reducing charge transport in the film.
本文描述了一种方便且收敛的方法来合成新型且高发光的(
二苯乙烯基)苯(DPVB)基共轭星形分子,这些分子可作为掺杂OLED中的发光
染料。该合成路线的多功能性允许通过引入不同的电活性周边基团来调节材料的HOMO-LUMO能级。制备了两种相关的星形
染料,一种带有胺端基,另一种带有烷氧基端基,并利用光谱学和循环伏安法进行了表征。发现这些
染料的能级位于聚
芴(PF)衍
生物的带隙内,使得从光激发的PF到
染料的能量转移得以进行。在含有1 wt%
染料的PF的OLED中,发射主要来自
染料。尽管两种
染料的EL光谱相似,但其他器件特性差异很大。使用胺端基
染料的OLED的亮度比基于烷氧基端基
染料的OLED低几个数量级。这些差异可以通过两种
染料的HOMO和LUMO能级相对于PF的能级位置来解释。带有胺端基的
染料可以作为深阱捕获空穴,减少了薄膜中的电荷传输。