In Situ Electronegativity Control Enables Efficient Near‐Infrared Electroluminescence

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Authors: Mengjiao Li, Ye Wang, Ye Wang, Wan‐Shan Shen, Feng Zhao, Wei‐Zhi Liu, Hua‐Hui Li, Wei‐Zhi Liu, Hongxia Li, Hongxia Li, Shuai‐Hao Xu, Ying‐Ying Pan
+3 more Ya‐Kun Wang, Ya‐Kun Wang, Liang‐Sheng Liao
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) are promising emitters for near‐infrared light‐emitting diodes (NIR‐LEDs), yet their efficiency and stability are constrained by halide vacancies and non‐radiative recombination induced by the soft ionic lattice. Here, we report an in situ strategy using nucleophilic reactions‐between highly reactive halide sources (benzoyl halides) and proton‐rich agents (long‐chain amines)‐to release highly electronegative halide ions (X − ). These ions effectively replenish halide vacancies and form stable Pb─X coordination bonds, while simultaneously replacing part of the insulating long‐chain ligands to strengthen surface binding and improve film conductivity. Structural and spectroscopic analyses confirm efficient defect elimination and suppression of non‐radiative pathways. Benefiting from this dual passivation, NIR QD‐LEDs achieve an external quantum efficiency of 25.5%, representing record values for PQD‐based NIR devices. This approach addresses intrinsic lattice instabilities and provides a general route toward efficient and stable perovskite optoelectronics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Perovskite Materials and Applications Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Functional Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
36
Issue
36
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN