Aryl-Heterocyclic OLED Compounds for Long-Life, Low-Voltage Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic electroluminescent devices (OLEDs) require materials that enhance electron and hole transport, as well as improve recombination efficiency to extend device lifetime and reduce driving voltage.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by a specific formula is introduced, which includes aryl and heterocyclic groups, enhancing electron and hole transport, and improving recombination efficiency in the organic electroluminescent device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of stationary object

If conventional organic EL materials are used, then the device can operate, but the lifetime is limited and efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice lifetimeVSAvoidmaterial performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular structure of organic EL materials by changing chemical parameters - specifically introducing formula (1) compounds with particular aryl and heterocyclic group combinations. This structural parameter change optimizes electron and hole transport properties, leading to extended device lifetime and improved reliability without compromising operational capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs composite material design by combining different functional groups (aryl groups and heterocyclic groups) within a single molecular framework. This composite approach creates materials that simultaneously exhibit enhanced electron transport, hole transport, and recombination efficiency, resolving the contradiction between lifetime and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If materials with high recombination efficiency are used, then device efficiency improves, but driving voltage increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecombination efficiencyVSAvoiddriving voltage
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality optimization by designing molecules with specific functional regions - certain aryl groups optimized for electron transport while other heterocyclic groups are optimized for hole transport and recombination. This localized functional differentiation allows high recombination efficiency to be achieved without requiring high driving voltage, as each region performs its specialized function efficiently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 compound improves the performance of OLEDs by extending lifetime, enhancing efficiency, and reducing driving voltage.

Implementation Method 1

development of a material that efficiently transports electrons or holes into the light emitting region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectron transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

development of a material that efficiently transports electrons or holes into the light emitting region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHole transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 3

the injected electrons and holes are recombined in the light emitting region to generate an excited state

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectron-hole recombination: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 4

which then returns to the ground state to emit light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20250230167A1Compound, material for organic electroluminescent elements, organic electroluminescent element, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2025.07.17 IDEMITSU KOSAN CO LTD
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AI summary

A compound that further improves the capability of an organic electroluminescent device, an organic electroluminescent device having a further improved device capability and an electronic device including the organic electroluminescent device are provided. A compound represented by the following formula (1):wherein the symbols in the formula (1) are defined in the description, an organic electroluminescent device including the compound, and an electronic device including the organic electroluminescent device.