Blue OLED Emissive Compound for Narrow Spectrum and High Quantum Yield

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic electroluminescence devices face challenges in achieving high photoluminescence quantum yield and narrow half-width, which affect the blue color purity of their fluorescence spectra.

Innovation Solution

A novel compound represented by formula (1) is introduced, which can be used in organic electroluminescence devices, featuring specific substituents and structural elements that enhance photoluminescence quantum yield and reduce half-width, thereby improving blue color purity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional compounds are used in organic EL devices, then the device structure is simple, but the photoluminescence quantum yield is low and the half-width is wide

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephotoluminescence quantum yieldVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs composite material design by combining specific heterocyclic core structures (triazine, pyrimidine, pyridine rings) with tailored substituent groups (aryl, heterocyclic, alkyl groups). This composite molecular structure achieves high photoluminescence quantum yield (exceeding 25% in some embodiments) and narrow half-width (15-30 nm in blue region) while maintaining structural rationality and synthetic feasibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality modification by introducing specific functional groups at predetermined positions on the heterocyclic core. The substituents (Ar1-Ar4, R1-R10 groups) are strategically placed to optimize electron-hole recombination properties and photoluminescence characteristics without complicating the overall molecular framework, thereby achieving high quantum yield with controlled structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Manufacturing precision

If conventional compounds are used in organic EL devices, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the blue color purity is insufficient due to wide half-width

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor purity precisionVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by systematically varying the substituent groups (R1-R10, Ar1-Ar4) on the heterocyclic core to precisely control the photoluminescence spectral characteristics. By adjusting the type, position, and configuration of these substituents, the half-width is narrowed to 15-30 nm in the blue region, achieving superior blue color purity while maintaining reasonable structural complexity for manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Illumination intensity

If existing compounds are used, then the device structure is straightforward, but the fluorescence spectrum has wide half-width affecting color purity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefluorescence spectral qualityVSAvoidmolecular structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the molecular structure into distinct functional modules: a heterocyclic core (triazine, pyrimidine, or pyridine ring) and multiple substituent groups (Ar1-Ar4, R1-R10). This modular segmentation allows independent optimization of each component to achieve narrow half-width (15-30 nm) and high quantum yield, while the overall structure remains systematically organized and manufacturable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 novel compound significantly improves the photoluminescence quantum yield and narrows the half-width of the fluorescence spectrum, enhancing the blue color purity of the organic electroluminescence devices.

Implementation Method 1

a compound having a high photoluminescence quantum yield of the fluorescence and a narrow half-width

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoluminescence: Photoluminescence

Implementation Method 2

When a voltage is applied to an organic electroluminescence device, holes from an anode and electrons from a cathode are injected into an emitting layer, respectively. In the emitting layer, the injected holes and electrons are recombined to form excitons.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS11950498B2Compound, material for organic electroluminescence element using same, organic electroluminescence element, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2024.04.02 IDEMITSU KOSAN CO LTD
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  • US11950498B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

This compound is represented by formula (1)