Quantum dots enhanced stability of in-situ fabricated perovskite nanocrystals based light-emitting diodes: Electrical field distribution effects

Abstract

With the development in fabricating efficient perovskite light emitting diodes (PeLEDs), improving the operating stability becomes an urgent task. Here we report quantum dot (QD) enhanced stability of PeLEDs by introducing CdSe/ZnS core-shell QDs in toluene anti-solvent during in-situ fabrication of FAPbBr₃ perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) films. In comparison with PNC films with pristine toluene as the anti-solvent, the as-prepared FAPbBr₃ PNC films with a QD monolayer on the surface exhibit improved photoluminescence quantum yield, enhanced photostability and better reproducibility. Benefiting from these advantages, the peak luminance and the maximum external quantum efficiency of the PeLED containing QD monolayer are increased from 6807 cd/m² to 86,670 cd/m² and 2.4% to 7.1%, respectively. The T₅₀ lifetime under the initial luminance of 1021 cd/m² approaches 83 minutes. Based on electrical field simulation and transient electroluminescence measurements, the enhanced stability can be mainly attributed to the electrical field redistribution induced by the QD monolayer. This work demonstrates that the combination of QDs and perovskites provides an effective strategy to address the operational stability of PeLEDs. The insights into electrical field distribution effect will make great impact on stability improvement of other perovskite based devices.