ABSTRACT

The driving force for the fast development of light-emitting polymers is closely linked with their potential for applications in various fields [110]. It has been shown that PLEDs can emit different colors with good efficiency (1-4%) at low voltages. They are light and flexible and can be easily processed to form large-area, robust films. The response time for PLEDs is fast (usually submicrosecond), and the in­ tensity of light is proportional to the current. It is obvious that PLEDs have great potential as a new lighting source, for small-scale instrumental displays, and ulti­ mately in large-area, full-color flat-panel displays. The potential market for flatpanel displays is at least $10 billion/year.