Abstract
We report the characterization of an insoluble MEHPPV (I-MEHPPV) prepared via a chloro precursor route. Optical absorption and emission spectra are discussed with reference to those of the common soluble variant. PL quantum efficiencies are also reported. Results obtained for single ITO/I-MEHPPV/Al and double layer ITO /I-MEHPPV/electron transport layer (ETL)/Al LED structures are discussed. Peak luminances of 800 cd/sq m are found for the multilayer device and a peak EL external quantum efficiency of 0.11 percent (power conversion efficiency of 1.5 x 10 exp -5 W/W) is obtained. (Author)