Preface
Sunshine is the starting point of natural energy, and the recognition and utilization of light is a sign of human civilization and progress. The discovery of light energy distribution (spectrum) and wave-particle duality of photons is the basis of modern physics. The use of fire was the first controllable light source of ancient humans, "It is the first time that human beings have dominated a natural force to separate human beings from animals." At the end of the 19th century, the invention of electric light source (electric lamp) changed the fire-based lighting mode that has lasted for millions of years, and human beings entered a new era. In the information era, in addition to the traditional lighting function, the light source is in the transmission of information (laser) And the terminal display application field of information has become an indispensable key element. At the same time, people also noticed that China's lighting accounts for 25% of the total electric energy, and the proportion will further increase with the use of light sources in information, display, etc. China is in short supply of energy. The government has put forward the "dual carbon" strategy. The development of efficient and green light-emitting materials and devices is an important way to save energy and reduce emissions.
Organic light-emitting materials and devices (OLED) is a new generation of display and lighting technology. China has formed a large-scale industry. Since the 1990s, OLED research in China has achieved a number of important achievements in basic research and industrial technology after 30 years of development. This OLED album of the Chinese Journal of Luminescence focuses on the new progress of Chinese scholars in the field of organic luminescence, including materials, devices, new phenomena and principles, and also attracts contributions from the industry. It is an important phased summary of the OLED field in China.
Mr. Xu Xurong is the pioneer and founder of Luminescence in China. He has devoted his life to the cause of China's luminescence industry and is determined to illuminate the whole of China. He is a shining example for our future generations. On behalf of OLED colleagues, I would like to express our memory and respect for Mr. Xu Xurong on this album.
Ma Yuguang
Member of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Guest Editor-in-chief