Alternative
current electroluminescence (ACEL) can be identified
as an efficient light-emitting technique among a number of different
light emission methods. Open-air fabrication capability of the ACEL
technique outshines among a few other advantages, whereas electrospinning
has been widely identified as a simple, open-air fabrication for nanosized
fibers. Here, the authors have combined these two techniques together
and fabricated an ACEL device with electrospinning for the first time.
The role of electrospinning is highlighted as a scalable fabrication
technique to achieve uniform dispersion of both phosphor (ZnS:Cu)
and dielectric (BaTiO3) particles. With a greenish-blue
luminescence (peak wavelength, 484 nm), the proposed device has achieved
a maximum brightness value of 88.55 cd/m2 and a maximum
current efficiency of 7.4 cd/A with only 1 kHz sinusoidal input signal.
The uniformity of nanofiber mats was evaluated with SEM and EDS analyses,
TEM was used as a corroboration. The crystal structures of the active
materials were confirmed with X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis as
well. With the opportunities available in both electrospinning and
optoelectronic field, this can initiate newer prospects including
but not limited to backlighting and smooth light emitting panels in
display technology, surface emitting devices in large-area luminescence
applications, e.g., in advertising or architectural aspects, and even
phototherapeutic applications as well.