Amine Compound Hole Transport Layer for OLED Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic electroluminescence display apparatuses face challenges in achieving low driving voltage, high luminous efficiency, and long service life, particularly in the development of materials for the hole transport region with excellent electron blocking and transport abilities.

Innovation Solution

Incorporation of a specific amine compound represented by Formula 1 in the hole transport region of the light emitting device, which includes various substituents and groups such as phenyl, dibenzofuran, and dibenzothiophene, enhancing electron blocking and transport capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional hole transport materials are used, then the device structure is simple, but the luminous efficiency and service life are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice lifeVSAvoidmolecular structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular structure parameters of hole transport materials by introducing specific substituents (dibenzofuran, dibenzothiophene, carbazole groups) and adjusting molecular weight and composition ratios to achieve optimal luminous efficiency and service life

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite hole transport materials combining multiple functional groups (amine, carbazole, dibenzofuran, dibenzothiophene) in specific molecular architectures to achieve synergistic effects that improve both luminous efficiency and device stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If conventional hole transport materials are used, then the material selection is simple, but the electron blocking ability and hole transport ability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectron blocking abilityVSAvoidmaterial composition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces specific functional groups (dibenzofuran, dibenzothiophene) at particular positions in the molecular structure to create localized electron blocking centers while maintaining overall hole transport capability through the amine and carbazole core structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes the electron blocking ability by adjusting molecular weight, substituent positions, and composition ratios of different functional groups to achieve the desired balance between electron blocking and hole transport properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If conventional hole transport materials are used, then the device manufacturing is simple, but the luminous efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminous efficiencyVSAvoidmolecular structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enhances luminous efficiency by optimizing molecular structure parameters including introducing rigid aromatic groups (dibenzofuran, dibenzothiophene) to improve molecular packing and charge transport, while adjusting the amine to carbazole group ratio to optimize exciton management and light emission

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The amine compound improves the luminous efficiency and extends the service life of the light emitting device by optimizing the hole transport region's performance, leading to a more efficient and durable display apparatus.

Implementation Method 1

a hole transport region disposed between the emission layer and the first electrode and including an amine compound

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCharge carrier transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

having excellent electron blocking ability and hole transport ability

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectron blocking: Electrical Resistance

Data Source

PatentUS20230130537A1Light emitting device and amine compound for the same
Publication Date: 2023.04.27 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a light emitting device including a first electrode, a second electrode, and at least one functional layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and the at least one functional layer may include an amine compound represented by Formula E, thereby exhibiting high luminous efficiency and improved service life characteristics.