Electroluminescent Proton Transfer Polymers
Abstract
Effects of molecular size, extended conformation, and excimer formation on excited state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) in main chain polymers were investigated in a series of homopolymers and copolymers. Several polymers were shown to exhibit both photoinduced and electrically induced ESIPT luminescence, demonstrating proton transfer electroluminescence. The observed electrically induced population inversion and stimulated emission imply that electrically pumped organic diode lasers may be feasible.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 16, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA356335
Entities
People
- Richard M. Tarkka
- Samson A. Jenekhe
- Xuejun Zhang
Organizations
- University of Rochester