Built-in voltage depending on $Li_2O$ layer thickness in organic light-emitting diodes from the measurement of modulated photocurrent

변조 광전류 측정법을 이용하여 유기 발광 소자에서 $Li_2O$ 두께 변화에 따른 내장 전압

  • Published : 2007.11.01

Abstract

Built-in voltage in organic light-emitting diodes was studied using modulated photocurrent technique ambient conditions. A device was made with a structure of anode/$Alq_3$/cathode to study a built-in voltage. An ITO was used as an anode, and $Li_2O$/Al was used as a cathode. From the bias voltage-dependent photocurrent, built-in voltage of the device is determined. The applied bias voltage when the magnitude of modulated photocurrent is zero corresponds to a built-in voltage. Built-in voltage in the device is generated due to a difference of work function of the anode and cathode. It was found that for 0.5nm thick $Li_2O$ layer built-in voltage is the higher than the others. It indicates that a very thin alkaline metal compound $Li_2O$ lowers an electron barrier height.

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