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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic electroluminescence devices face challenges in achieving low driving voltage, high luminous efficiency, and long service life, necessitating the development of new materials that can stabilize these characteristics.

Innovation Solution

An amine compound represented by Formula 1 is introduced, which is incorporated into the hole transport region of the organic electroluminescence device, comprising specific structural components that enhance the device's efficiency and longevity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional materials are used in organic electroluminescence devices, then the device structure is simple, but the driving voltage is high, luminous efficiency is low, and service life is short

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a novel amine compound with specific molecular structure parameters (Formula 1 with defined R1-R6 groups, aromatic rings, and amine functionalities) to optimize the hole transport region. This parameter change in material composition directly improves device reliability and service life while maintaining reasonable structural complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs a composite material approach by combining the newly developed amine compound with other organic materials in the hole transport region. This composite strategy enhances luminous efficiency and service life through synergistic effects of different materials with complementary properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If conventional materials are used in organic electroluminescence devices, then the device structure is simple, but luminous efficiency is low

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes luminous efficiency by changing the chemical parameters of the hole transport materials. The specific amine compound (Formula 1) with controlled aromatic ring systems and amine group configurations improves charge transport and recombination efficiency, directly enhancing productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The novel amine compound acts as an intermediary material in the hole transport region, facilitating efficient charge carrier transport and energy transfer to the emission layer. This intermediary function improves luminous efficiency by optimizing the interface between electrodes and emission materials

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Power

If conventional materials are used in organic electroluminescence devices, then material complexity is low, but driving voltage is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoidmaterial structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reduces driving voltage by changing the electrical parameters of the hole transport materials. The introduced amine compound with specific electron-donating amine groups and aromatic systems optimizes hole mobility and energy level alignment, thereby lowering the voltage required for device operation

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 efficiency and extends the service life of the organic electroluminescence device by optimizing the hole transport region, leading to better performance and reliability.

Implementation Method 1

the hole transport region includes at least one layer selected from a hole injection layer, a hole transport layer, a buffer layer, and an electron blocking layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCharge transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

holes and electrons injected from a first electrode and a second electrode recombine in an emission layer, and a luminescent material including an organic compound in the emission layer emits light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20230075283A1Luminescence device and amine compound for organic electroluminescence device
Publication Date: 2023.03.09 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

An organic electroluminescence device includes a first electrode, a hole transport region disposed on the first electrode, an emission layer disposed on the hole transport region, an electron transport region disposed on the emission layer, and a second electrode disposed on the electron transport region; the hole transport region includes at least one layer selected from a hole injection layer, a hole transport layer, a buffer layer, and an electron blocking layer; and the at least one layer includes an amine compound represented by Formula 1, thereby exhibiting high luminous efficiency and a long service life: