Efficient deep red phosphorescent OLEDs using 1,2,4-thiadiazole core-based novel bipolar host with low efficiency roll-off

Runda GUO; Wenzhi ZHANG; Qing ZHANG; Xialei LV; Lei WANG

doi:10.1007/s12200-018-0855-4

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