研究目的
Investigating the planarization of slot-die coated multilayer stripes via pre-drying by a heating roll for organic light-emitting diodes.
研究成果
The study demonstrates the feasibility of planarizing multilayer fine stripes via pre-drying by a heating roll in a R2R slot-die coating system. The planarization process enhances the surface morphology, step coverage, and thickness uniformity of the stripes, leading to improved device stability and inter-stripe emission uniformity in OLEDs.
研究不足
The study is limited by the maximum pre-drying temperature of 65 °C to avoid thermal-induced unstable fluid flow. The use of low-BP solvents for the upper stripe is preferred but may lead to clogging at higher temperatures.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employs a roll-to-roll slot-die coating system to fabricate and planarize multilayer thin-film stripes for OLED applications. The system includes a slot head module, tension and motion controller, syringe pump system, O3 plasma treatment, vacuum pre-drying chamber, and ionizers. The planarization is achieved via pre-drying by a heating roll positioned underneath the head module.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The study uses a 100-μm-thick and 170-mm-wide PET film roll coated with a urethane primer for high wettability. Aqueous PEDOT:PSS and non-aqueous PVK solutions are used for coating multilayer stripes.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
The equipment includes a R2R slot-die coating system, 3D optical surface profiler (NV 6300, ZYGO), and atomic force microscope (XE-100). Materials include PEDOT:PSS (Clevios AI 4083), PVK, fluorosurfactant (FS-30), and solvents (toluene and ethyl benzoate).
4:0). Materials include PEDOT:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: The coating process involves varying the pre-drying temperature and using different solvents for PVK. The coated stripes are dried and hard-baked before characterization.
5:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
5. Data Analysis Methods: The study analyzes the stripe profile, surface morphology, and device performance of OLED stripes fabricated with and without planarization.
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