Multifunctional NdBr3 Modifier Enables Remarkable Enhancement in the Performance of Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes

Quasi-two-dimensional (quasi-2D) perov- skites possess the preponderances of large exciton binding energy and quantum confinement effects compared with three-dimensional (3D) perovskites. The unique properties of quasi-2D perovskite have attracted extensive attention in the field of optoelectronic devices, especially in the light emitting diode (LED) direction. However, the adverse effects between the perovskite emission layer and the popularly used hole transport layer (HTL) Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly (styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) have degrade the device performance, such as large energy level barrier and exciton quenching. Here we demonstrated high performance of LED with enhanced brightness and efficiency by modifying the PEDOT:PSS with NdBr3, which not only decreases exciton quenching, but also decreases HOMO level of the PEDOT:PSS, thereby improving the charge balance. The final performance of the perovskite light-emitting diode (PeLED) device was obtained with a maximum luminance of 18684 cd m(-2), a maximum current efficiency (CE) of 48.4 cd A(-1) and an external quantum efficiency (EQE) of up to 15.5% when using NdBr3 modified PEDOT:PSS.

Automated summary

Quasi-2D perovskites have advantages of large exciton binding energy and quantum confinement effects over 3D perovskites, attracting extensive attention in the field of optoelectronic devices. However, the negative effects between the perovskite emission layer and the commonly used hole transport layer degrade device performance. By modifying the hole transport layer (PEDOT:PSS) with NdBr3, we achieved high performance LED with enhanced brightness and efficiency.