Boosting electroluminescence performance of all solution processed InP based quantum dot light emitting diodes using bilayered inorganic hole injection layers

Qiuyan Li; Sheng Cao; Peng Yu; Meijing Ning; Ke Xing; Zhentao Du; Bingsuo Zou; Jialong Zhao

doi:10.1364/PRJ.467604

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