Boron Light-Emitting Compound for Delayed Fluorescence Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing boron-containing compounds do not exhibit excellent luminescent characteristics, limiting their effectiveness in light-emitting materials and elements.

Innovation Solution

A boron-containing compound of formula (I) is developed, featuring specific alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, anthryl, or phenanthryl groups, with A1 and A2 groups defined by various formulas, allowing for improved luminescent efficiency and delayed fluorescence.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional boron-containing compounds are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the luminescent characteristics are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminescent characteristicsVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite material design by combining boron-containing groups with specific organic moieties (formula II-IX) to create a compound with superior luminescent characteristics. The compound integrates multiple functional groups that work synergistically to achieve both high luminescent efficiency and delayed fluorescence, resolving the contradiction between simple structure and poor performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by systematically varying the substituents R1-R3 and the core structures A1-A2 in the compound design. By adjusting these molecular parameters, the invention optimizes luminescent properties including quantum yield, emission wavelength, and fluorescence lifetime, thereby improving luminescent characteristics while maintaining structural feasibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If conventional boron-containing compounds are used, then the synthesis process is simple, but the luminescent efficiency is low

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality principle by introducing specific functional groups (formulas II-IX) at particular positions (R1-R3) of the boron-containing compound. This localized structural optimization enhances luminescent efficiency without requiring complete redesign of the entire molecule, balancing performance improvement with structural complexity management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If the compound structure is optimized for luminescence, then luminescent efficiency improves, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminescent efficiencyVSAvoidsynthesis complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the compound into modular components: a boron-containing core and separate substituent groups (formulas II-IX). This modular structure allows for systematic optimization of luminescent properties through substituent selection while maintaining a consistent core structure that simplifies the overall synthesis pathway.

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 boron-containing compound enhances luminescent efficiency in light-emitting materials and elements, particularly in organic photoluminescence and electroluminescence elements, with applications in substrates, anodes, and organic layers.

Implementation Method 1

Some of the light-emitting materials according to the present invention emit delayed fluorescence

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDelayed fluorescence: Fluorescence

Implementation Method 2

with applications in substrates, anodes, and organic layers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoluminescence: Photoluminescence

Implementation Method 3

in organic photoluminescence and electroluminescence elements

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20260015367A1Boron-containing compound, light-emitting material and light-emitting element using same
Publication Date: 2026.01.15 NIPPON SODA CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I) (in the formula, R1 is a C1-4 alkyl group or the like, and A1 and A2 are each independently a group, etc. represented by formula (II), in which R2 and R3 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, or the like, and * is a bonded section), a light-emitting material containing said compound, and a light-emitting element containing said light-emitting material.