Design and simulation of energy efficient OLEDS for flexible electronics applications

Abstract

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are a promising technology known for their thin, energy-efficient, and high-quality light emission, making them ideal for displays and lighting applications. Flexible OLEDs, an emerging development from conventional rigid OLEDs, can be integrated into curved or bendable surfaces, enabling new design possibilities in wearable electronics, foldable screens, and innovative lighting solutions. In this work, we designed and simulated a multilayer OLED structure using TCAD (Technology Computer-Aided Design) software, focusing on material selection for the emission layer to optimize energy efficiency and performance. Three candidate materials—Alq3, PPV, and PFO—were evaluated, with PFO demonstrating superior luminescent power and energy efficiency. Through geometry optimization of the PFO layer, we achieved an energy efficiency of 14.08%, highlighting its potential as a suitable alternative to Alq3 for flexible OLED applications.