Theoretical investigation of the spin-dependent exciton formation rates in polymeric light-emitting diodes

Zhigang Shuai*, Shiwei Yin, Liping Chen, Aijun Ye, David Beljonne, Jean Luc Brédas

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Abstract

First, a brief review is given, of recent experimental and theoretical progress in the determination of the spin-dependent exciton formation rates in electroluminescent π-conjugated polymers. We then describe our recent development of the coupled-cluster equation of motion method, and present its application to the theoretical study of singlet and triplet exciton formation rates and polymer light-emitting diode quantum efficiency. It is found that, in general, singlet excitons can be formed with a higher yield than triplet excitons. The underlying mechanism is still a matter of debate. Here, we explore the role of inter-chain charge-bond correlation effects.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)691-702
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of the Chinese Chemical Society
Volume50
Issue number3 B
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Coupled-cluster
  • Exciton formation
  • Light-emitting diodes
  • Rate

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry

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