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Figure 1. a) Device structure of the perovskite LEDs. b–e) EQE versus current density of perovskite LEDs based on b) MAPbI3, c) Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2,
d) FAPbI3, and e) FAPbBr3 thin films with various thicknesses.
hole-transport layer (HTL), TPBi as an electron-transport layer established perovskite solar cell technologies,[7] and shows
(ETL), and perovskite as emission layer (EML). improved efficiency (17.6%) in comparison to LEDs based on
Figure 1b–e shows EQE versus current density curves pure MAPbI3 films (14.3%). Furthermore, we observed small
for the various types of perovskites with different thick- variations in peak emission wavelength for different perovskite
nesses. Improved EQEs are observed, regardless of pero- thicknesses (Table 1). Statistically, we found that the variation
vskite composition, when reducing the thickness from of peak emission wavelength is typically within ±3 nm from
greater than 80 nm to 35–40 nm. Notably, a high EQE of sample to sample, even for the same perovskite thickness.
17.6% is achieved with perovskite LEDs based on 40 nm Thus, while there may be some small contribution from optical
Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2 thin films. In comparison, LEDs based on interference effects, we believe the small variations in peak
80 nm Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2 thin films only show a maximum emission wavelength are possibly due to local variations of the
EQE of 11.3%. The current-density–voltage (J–V) curves, radi- perovskite grain sizes and defect conditions, rather than exclu-
ance–voltage curves, angular-dependent electroluminescence sively due to film thickness.
(EL) spectra, and intensity profiles are shown in Figures S1–S4 The primary origin of the improved EQE using a thinner
(Supporting Information), while Table 1 presents a summary of perovskite emitting layer is due to improved light outcoupling,
device performance parameters. Statistical device performance as confirmed by optical simulations (Figure 2). Due to the high
for these LEDs is shown in Figure S5 (Supporting Informa- refractive index of perovskite semiconductors (≈2.3 near the
tion). Perovskite films with mixed cations and halide anions emission wavelength), waveguiding mode loss is a major loss
have been intensively studied for solar cell applications, which channel for perovskite LEDs, and strongly dependent on the
generally show higher power conversion efficiencies than thickness of the perovskite layer. Consistent with our experi-
those based on pure MAPbI3 perovskite films.[6] The composi- mental observations, optimal outcoupling efficiency occurs
tion of Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2 used in this work is adopted from with perovskite thicknesses in the range of 35–40 nm, where
waveguide mode loss is minimized. Further-
Table 1. Performance parameters of perovskite LEDs studied in this work. more, substrate mode loss is also increased
for 35–40 nm thick perovskite emitting
Perovskite emitter Peak wavelength [nm] Maximum EQE [%] Maximum brightness
layers, which provides potential for outcou-
35 nm MAPbI3 755 14.3 168 W sr−1 m−2 pling enhancement when well established
80 nm MAPbI3 757 10.6 93 W sr−1 m−2 outcoupling strategies (e.g., microlens arrays)
160 nm MAPbI3 752 4.8 52 W sr−1 m−2 are employed.[8] It is important to note that
both the thickness of the emission zone
40 nm Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2 752 17.6 199 W sr−1 m−2
within the perovskite emitting layer and
80 nm Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2 760 11.6 58 W sr−1 m−2 its corresponding position remain unclear
40 nm FAPbI3 771 10.1 17 W sr−1 m−2 in perovskite LEDs. The simulation results
80 nm FAPbI3 770 5.1 −1
0.75 W sr m −2 shown in Figure 2 are based on a classical
50 nm FAPbBr3 535 11.3 79 700 cd m −2 oscillating dipole model with the assump-
tion of an ultrathin (characterized by a delta
100 nm FAPbBr3 535 6 39 000 cd m−2
function) emission zone near the EML/HTL
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Figure 3. a–d) Operational stability of perovskite LEDs at a constant current of 10 mA cm−2 for LEDs based on: a) MAPbI3, b) Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2, c) FAPbI3,
and d) FAPbBr3 thin films with various thicknesses.
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Figure 4. Temperature analysis of perovskite LEDs during operation. a,b) Spatial surface temperature images of the glass substrate monitored at
various time points (0, 60, and 120 s) for LEDs based on 40 nm (a) and 80 nm (b) Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2 emitting layers. c,d) Junction temperature
extracted from high-energy EL tails for LEDs based on MAPbI3 (c) and Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2 (d) emitting layers of various thicknesses.
only increases to 28 °C after operation for 60 s and reaches of LEDs with a thicker perovskite layer is lower, meaning
thermal equilibrium throughout the measurement period of that a larger portion of the input power is converted to heat.
180 s. The junction temperature is, of course, higher than the Third, the EQE degradation is faster for LEDs with a thicker
surface temperature of the glass substrates. Figure 4c,d shows perovskite layer, thus forming positive feedback with heat
the junction temperature extracted from the high energy EL generation/accumulation.
tail (Figure S8, Supporting Information) according to the To further confirm that temperature plays a critical role in
generalized Planck equation.[10] The junction temperature of operational stability, perovskite LEDs were encapsulated with
LEDs with 80 nm Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2 or MAPbI3 thin films poly(methyl methacrylate) and transferred into a cryostat,
increases rapidly to ≈41 °C within the first 70 s of operation. and EQE monitored under a constant current density of
In contrast, the junction temperature of LEDs with 40 nm 10 mA cm−2 at various environmental temperatures from
Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2 or 35 nm MAPbI3 emitting layers reaches 10 to 40 °C (Figure 5). We found that the device degradation
thermal equilibrium at 30–32 °C throughout the measurement rate is highly sensitive to the background environmental tem-
period (≈1245 and ≈6600 s, respectively). Several factors could perature. Working at relatively lower temperatures significantly
contribute to the higher junction temperature of LEDs with a extends device lifetime. For example, perovskite LEDs working
thicker perovskite layer. First, thermal conductivity of MAPbI3 at an environmental temperature of 10 °C degraded to 80%
perovskites has been shown to be ultralow (0.3 W m−1 K−1).[11] of their initial EQE value after ≈150 min, which is ≈40 times
Consequently, a thicker perovskite layer forms a stronger bar- slower than at an environmental temperature of 40 °C. This
rier for efficient thermal dissipation. Second, the initial EQE is consistent with our observations that LEDs with a thinner
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Experimental Section
Materials: PMAI or PMABr was synthesized by mixing phenethylamine
(Sigma-Aldrich) with HI or HBr (Sigma-Aldrich) in a 1:1 molar ratio. The
reaction was performed in an ice bath while stirring for 3 h. The solvent
of the resulting solution was evaporated using a rotary evaporator. The
PMAI and PMABr were recrystallized from an isopropyl alcohol:toluene
mixture. Finally, the large crystals were filtered and dried under low heat.
Recrystallization, filtration, and drying were performed inside a N2-filled
glovebox. MAI, FAI, and FABr (Greatcell Solar) and PbI2, PbBr2, and CsI
(Alfa Aesar) were used as received.
Perovskite Film Deposition and Device Fabrication: PbI2, PbBr2, MAI,
FAI, CsI, and FABr were dissolved in dimethylformamide (DMF)
(Sigma-Aldrich, 99.8% anhydrous) and mixed to obtain MAPbI3,
Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2, FAPbI3, or FAPbBr3 perovskite precursor solutions
with varied concentrations from 0.2 to 0.8 m to tune thickness. Additives
(PMAI or PMABr) were mixed with the perovskite precursor in a 0.2:1
molar ratio. Poly-TPD (6 mg mL−1 in chlorobenzene) was spin coated
on glass substrates with prepatterned ITO at 1500 rpm for 70 s
Figure 5. Operational stability of perovskite LEDs based on 35 nm followed by thermal annealing at 150 °C for 20 min. Poly-TPD was then
MAPbI3 thin films working at various temperatures operating at a con- treated with O2 plasma for 12 s to improve wetting. Perovskite films
stant current density of 10 mA cm−2. Time points for refilling of the cry- were deposited on poly-TPD by spin coating at 6000 rpm for MAPbI3,
ogenic liquid N2 (LN2) are marked as red asterisks; the LN2 flow rate Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2, FAPbI3, and 4500 rpm for FAPbBr3. A solvent
undergoes a sudden increase at these time points, which induces abrupt exchange step was performed after 3.5 s by dropping toluene on the
EQE changes. Furthermore, the EQE degradation rate becomes slower spinning samples. Then, samples were annealed at 70 °C for 5 min.
after refilling LN2 due to better thermal dissipation as the LN2 flow rate TPBi, LiF, and Al layers were thermally evaporated with thicknesses of 40,
increases. 1.2, and 100 nm, respectively. Device area is 0.1 cm2. Some perovskite
LEDs were encapsulated by spin coating poly(methyl methacrylate)
perovskite layer have a lower junction temperature and a longer (50 mg mL−1 in chlorobenzene) with a spinning rate of 2000 rpm for
lifetime compared to LEDs with a thicker perovskite layer. sample transfer between a N2-filled glovebox and a cryostat.
Notably, although we have shown that elevated operational Material and Device Characterization: Characteristics of perovskite
LEDs at room temperature were measured in a N2 glovebox using
temperature accelerates device degradation, temperature is
a custom motorized goniometer consisting of a Keithley 2400
not the sole factor that causes degradation. In fact, junction sourcemeter unit, a picoammeter (4140B, Agilent), a calibrated Si
temperatures during operation are not high enough to trigger photodiode (FDS-100-CAL, Thorlabs), and a calibrated fiber optic
thermal decomposition of perovskites[12] and therefore device spectrophotometer (UVN-SR, StellarNet Inc.). Temperature-dependent
degradation. To confirm this, we annealed LEDs at 50 °C for electrical characterization was performed in a VNF-100 Cryostat System
5 h (without applying any voltage) and no device degradation (Janis). Thermal images were recorded with a ThermaCAM SC640
thermal imaging camera (FLIR). Junction temperatures were extracted
was observed. Instead, in our earlier work we have shown that
following previous protocols.[10b] Thicknesses of perovskite thin films
ionic processes under electrical stress play an important role were measured by two different methods, which gave similar values;
in perovskite LED stability,[13] a property that is extremely sen- profilometer (KLA-Tencor P-15; scan speed: 10 µm s−1; sampling rate:
sitive to temperature. Reducing Joule heating could signifi- 200 Hz; tip force: 1 mg) and variable-angle ellipsometer (Gaertner LSE
cantly suppress these ion-related effects, which explains the Stokes Ellipsometer, single wavelength at 632.8 nm).
correlation between temperature and device stability. Finally, Optical Simulations: Optical simulations were based on a classical
although LEDs based on Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Br0.2 thin films reach oscillating dipole model.[9] The power ratio radiated to each in-plane
wavevector range (outcoupled, substrate, waveguiding, surface
higher EQE than that of MAPbI3 thin films, they are less stable plasmonic, and absorption) was simulated by using the experimentally
than LEDs based on MAPbI3 thin films. A possible reason is obtained optical constants (refractive index and absorption coefficient)
the inclusion of bromide in the film, as others have shown of each layer to construct the model device. It was assumed that
that bromide vacancies have a lower hopping activation energy the emission zone in the perovskite emitting layer was confined
than iodide vacancies.[14] This is consistent with our observa- to an infinitely thin zone. Hundred percent internal quantum
tions and other previously reported results that bromide-based efficiency, isotropic emission pattern, and no electrical loss were also
assumed.
perovskite LEDs are less stable than iodide-based devices.[15]
In summary, an important design principle for perovskite
LEDs has been discovered regarding optimal perovskite thick-
ness. Adopting a thinner perovskite layer in the range of Supporting Information
35–40 nm is beneficial for both device efficiency and stability,
Supporting Information is available from the Wiley Online Library or
with EQE as high as 17.6% achieved based on mixed-cation
from the author.
perovskite emitting layers. Optical simulations show that the
improved EQE is primarily due to better light outcoupling
owing to reduced waveguiding. The improved stability is cor-
related with reduced Joule heating, which in turn suppresses Acknowledgements
thermally activated ionic processes. This work also points out The authors would like to thank Prof. Claire Gmachl and Alexandra Werth
the importance of thermal management for perovskite LED for providing the thermal imaging camera, and Prof. Noel C. Giebink and
operation. Hoyeon Kim for helpful discussions on junction temperature extraction.
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