Benzotriazole OLED Compound Structure for High-Luminance Lifetime

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic electroluminescent devices (OLEDs) face challenges with insufficient lifetime and luminous efficiency, particularly at higher luminance levels, necessitating the development of compounds with improved electron transport ability and luminous efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by Formula 1, featuring specific substituents and structures, is introduced to enhance the performance of organic electroluminescent devices, including substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl groups, which can be used in various layers of the OLED, such as the light-emitting layer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If phosphorescent materials are used to achieve high luminous efficiency, then luminous efficiency is improved, but lifetime is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminous efficiencyVSAvoidlifetime
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular structure of phosphorescent materials by introducing specific substituents (Ar groups) at defined positions on the benzotriazole core, changing chemical parameters to achieve both high luminous efficiency and extended lifetime. The structural parameters (substituent types and positions) are optimized to balance efficiency and stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates composite phosphorescent materials by combining the benzotriazole core structure with various aromatic substituent groups (Ar = phenyl, naphthyl, carbazolyl, etc.). This composite structure integrates the advantages of different molecular components to achieve superior luminous efficiency and lifetime characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Illumination intensity

If higher luminance is achieved, then brightness is improved, but lifetime is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveluminanceVSAvoidlifetime
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes molecular parameters (substituent types, positions, and configurations) to enable the material to withstand higher operating luminance levels without degradation. The structural modifications enhance the material's stability under high-brightness conditions, allowing sustained high luminance output over extended periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If conventional benzotriazole derivatives are used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but performance (driving voltage, luminous efficiency, lifetime) is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidluminous efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enhances conventional benzotriazole derivatives by introducing aromatic substituent groups (Ar) at specific positions, creating composite structures that maintain the core simplicity while adding performance-enhancing features. The substituent groups are strategically placed to improve electron transport and luminescence without overly complicating the molecular architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local structural modifications by introducing specific Ar substituents at defined positions (a = 1 or 2) on the benzotriazole ring. This localized enhancement allows the material to achieve superior performance in specific functions (electron transport, luminescence) while maintaining overall structural clarity and simplicity.

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 luminous efficiency and/or lifetime properties of organic electroluminescent devices, offering enhanced performance compared to conventional compounds.

Implementation Method 1

Organic electroluminescent compound and organic electroluminescent device comprising the same

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS12527219B2Organic electroluminescent compound and organic electroluminescent device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2026.01.13 DUPONT SPECIALTY MATERIALS KOREA LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to an organic electroluminescent compound, and an organic electroluminescent device comprising the same. By comprising the organic electroluminescent compound according to the present disclosure in a light-emitting layer, it is possible to produce an organic electroluminescent device having an improved driving voltage, luminous efficiency and/or lifetime properties.