Color Conversion Device Banks Resistant to Quantum Dot Ink

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies face challenges with the degradation of bank structures when in contact with quantum dot ink, leading to integrity loss, delamination, and poor dispersion of light-emitting nanoparticles, which affects optical properties and printing quality.

Innovation Solution

A color conversion device comprising a matrix material with light-emitting moieties and a bank made of a polymer material, using a low-viscosity acrylate monomer composition for inkjet printing, with a surfactant and saccharide to enhance dispersion and chemical stability, and a bank composition that withstands low-concentration developers for improved resolution and light shielding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a bank structure is used to define pixel areas, then light shielding properties and resolution are improved, but the bank structure degrades upon contact with quantum dot ink, leading to dissolution, delamination, and intermixing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepixel structure definitionVSAvoidbank structure integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the chemical composition parameters of the bank material. Specifically, it uses a polymer material with controlled molecular weight (1,000-100,000) and specific functional groups (carboxyl, hydroxyl, or amine groups with 1-50% content) to achieve both structural integrity and chemical resistance against quantum dot ink

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by combining polymer materials with specific functional groups in defined proportions. The composite nature of the bank material (polymer base with functional group additives) provides both mechanical strength for structural integrity and chemical functionality for resistance against ink dissolution

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Illumination intensity

If quantum dot ink is applied to achieve light emission, then optical properties are improved, but the ink causes degradation of the bank structure through dissolution and delamination

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission qualityVSAvoidbank structure degradation
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces the polymer material with specific functional groups as an intermediary between the quantum dot ink and the bank structure. This intermediary layer provides chemical compatibility that prevents direct harmful interactions, allowing the ink to maintain its light-emitting properties while the bank structure remains intact

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent modifies the chemical parameters of the bank material by incorporating polymers with specific functional groups (carboxyl, hydroxyl, or amine) at controlled concentrations (1-50%). These parameter changes create chemical compatibility with the quantum dot ink, preventing dissolution and delamination while preserving optical properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of manufacture

If conventional bank materials are used, then fabrication is simplified, but chemical resistance against quantum dot ink is insufficient, leading to intermixing and loss of bank integrity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefabrication simplicityVSAvoidchemical resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent achieves improved chemical resistance through parameter changes in the polymer material selection. By controlling molecular weight (1,000-100,000) and functional group content (1-50%), the material gains enhanced chemical resistance while remaining compatible with existing fabrication processes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies homogeneity by using polymer materials that provide uniform chemical properties throughout the bank structure. This homogeneous composition ensures consistent chemical resistance across the entire bank, preventing localized degradation and intermixing with quantum dot ink

Inventive Principle:
Principle #33Homogeneity

4Illumination intensity

If light-emitting nanoparticles are dispersed in composition, then optical properties are enhanced, but homogeneous dispersion is difficult to achieve, affecting printing quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptical propertiesVSAvoiddispersion uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent improves dispersion uniformity through parameter changes in the composition formulation. By adjusting the molecular weight and functional group content of the polymer material (1,000-100,000 and 1-50% respectively), the composition achieves optimal solubility and compatibility, enabling homogeneous dispersion of light-emitting nanoparticles

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 solution provides enhanced chemical resistance, homogeneous dispersion, and improved optical properties, allowing for high-resolution printing without clogging and maintaining pixel integrity.

Implementation Method 1

a bank made of a polymer material... improved homogeneous dispersion of semiconducting light emitting nanoparticles in the composition... composition having lower viscosity suitable for inkjet printing

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDissolution: Solvation

Implementation Method 2

using a low-viscosity acrylate monomer composition for inkjet printing, with a surfactant and saccharide to enhance dispersion and chemical stability

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSurfactant action: Surfactant

Implementation Method 3

with a surfactant and saccharide to enhance dispersion and chemical stability... improved homogeneous dispersion of semiconducting light emitting nanoparticles in the composition

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDispersion: Dispersion (of waves)

Implementation Method 4

A color conversion device comprising a matrix material with light-emitting moieties and a bank made of a polymer material, using a low-viscosity acrylate monomer composition

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPolymerization: Photopolymerisation

Data Source

PatentEP4208904B1device
Publication Date: 2025.10.29 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a color conversion device (100).