Blue OLED Emitting Compound Structure for Efficiency and Lifespan

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Solution Overview

Problem

Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) in blue pixel regions of organic light emitting display devices have limitations in emitting efficiency and lifespan, which restricts the overall performance of these devices.

Innovation Solution

An emitting compound represented by Formula 1 is used in the emitting material layer of OLEDs, where each A ring and E ring can be independently selected from cycloalkyl, aromatic, or heteroaromatic rings, with specific substituents and linkages, enhancing the efficiency and lifespan of blue light emission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional emitting materials are used in blue OLEDs, then the device can be manufactured with standard materials, but the emitting efficiency and lifespan are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelifespanVSAvoidmaterial selection flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical structure of emitting materials by changing molecular parameters such as introducing specific heteroatoms (B, P=O, P=S) and varying ring structures (cycloalkyl, aromatic, heteroaromatic) to achieve both improved lifespan and manufacturability. Formula 1 provides a systematic framework for parameter optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite emitting materials combining multiple structural components (A ring, E ring, heteroatoms X1, X2, X3) to achieve synergistic effects that improve both reliability and ease of manufacture. The composite structure allows optimization of individual components for specific performance targets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If conventional emitting materials are used in blue OLEDs, then the device structure remains simple, but the emitting efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveemitting efficiencyVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the emitting compound into distinct functional segments (A ring, E ring, heteroatom positions X1, X2, X3) that can be independently optimized. This segmentation allows systematic improvement of emitting efficiency while managing structural complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by assigning specific functional characteristics to different parts of the molecule - certain ring structures enhance stability, specific heteroatoms improve emission efficiency, and substituent groups adjust energy levels. This localized optimization achieves high emitting efficiency without requiring complete structural redesign.

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 use of this emitting compound improves the driving voltage, emitting efficiency, and lifespan of OLEDs, particularly in blue pixel regions, leading to better performance and longevity of organic light emitting display devices.

Implementation Method 1

The OLED emits light by injecting electrons from a cathode as an electron injection electrode and holes from an anode as a hole injection electrode into an emitting material layer (EML), combining the electrons with the holes, generating an exciton, and transforming the exciton from an excited state to a ground state

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20230200205A1Emitting Compound and Organic Light Emitting Device Including the Same
Publication Date: 2023.06.22 LG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to an emitting compound and organic light emitting device including the same, more specifically, relates to an emitting compound of following and an organic light emitting diode and an organic light emitting device each including the emitting compound.