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Ultra‐High Quantum Dot Color Conversion in Graphene‐Connected Nanorod Micro‐LEDs via Non‐Radiative Energy Transfer and Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In the field of quantum dot (QD)‐based micro‐light‐emitting diode (µLED) full‐color display technology, achieving high color conversion efficiency (CCE) is one of the key performance indicators. In this work, a µLED architecture is presented that incorporates an optimized nanorod array, with QDs and nanogapped gold nanoparticles (AuNNPs) embedded in the inter‐rod gaps. By harnessing non‐radiative energy transfer (NRET) and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), the absorption and utilization of quantum well (QW) energy by the QDs are significantly enhanced. To ensure efficient current spreading and uniform light emission, graphene is employed as a transparent conductive layer to interconnect the nanorods. As graphene can transfer photogenerated carriers to the QDs, enhancing their quantum yield, it is also introduced as an intermediate insertion layer and support layer, allowing the integration of a second layer of QDs and AuNNPs on the light‐emitting surface. This design maintains the electrical performance of the nanorod µLED while achieving ultra‐high CCE. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed µLED with nanorod structures and AuNNPs achieves a maximum CCE of 94%, representing a 102% improvement compared to conventional planar µLEDs. These findings offer promising insights for advancing high‐performance, full‐color µLED display technologies through nanoscale engineering.

Source: Laser & Photonics Review

DOI: 10.1002/lpor.202500389