Reciprocally Photovoltaic Light-Emitting Diode Based on Dispersive Perovskite Nanocrystal

Small. 2022 May;18(18):e2107145. doi: 10.1002/smll.202107145. Epub 2022 Apr 3.

Abstract

Integrating highly efficient photovoltaic (PV) function into light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for multifunctional display is of great significance for compact low-power electronics, but it remains challenging. Herein, it is demonstrated that solution engineered perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs, ≈100 nm) enable efficient electroluminescence (EL) and PV performance within a single device through tailoring the dispersity and interface. It delivers the maximum brightness of 490 W sr-1 m-2 at 2.7 V and 23.2% EL external quantum efficiency, a record value for near-infrared perovskite LED, as well as 15.23% PV efficiency, among the highest value for nanocrystal perovskite solar cells. The PV-EL performance is well in line with the reciprocity relation. These all-solution-processed PV-LED devices open up viable routes to a variety of advanced applications, from touchless interactive screens to energy harvesting displays and data communication.

Keywords: electroluminescence; multifunctional diodes; perovskite nanocrystals; photovoltaics; reciprocity relation.