Condensed Cyclic Compound for OLED Efficiency and Heat Resistance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs) face limitations in achieving high efficiency and durability due to challenges in charge transport and stability, particularly in maintaining luminescence efficiency and heat resistance.

Innovation Solution

A condensed cyclic compound represented by Formula 1 is used in the emission layer of OLEDs, which enhances charge transport and luminescence efficiency through increased electron density and polarizability, and improves heat resistance by increasing the glass transition temperature, thereby forming a high-efficiency light-emitting material for delayed fluorescence.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If conventional organic light-emitting materials are used, then the device structure is simple, but the luminescence efficiency and charge transport are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structure simplicityVSAvoidluminescence efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs composite materials by combining the condensed cyclic compound (Formula 1) with specific substituents (Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 groups) to create a material that simultaneously achieves high luminescence efficiency and effective charge transport. The composite structure integrates electron-rich heterocyclic groups with carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic groups, creating a synergistic effect that resolves the contradiction between structural simplicity and luminescence performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the molecular structure of the light-emitting material through systematic variation of substituent groups (Ar1, Ar2, Ar3) and their positions on the condensed cyclic core. This structural parameter optimization enhances electron density and HOMO-LUMO gap characteristics, thereby improving luminescence efficiency and charge transport properties while maintaining the core device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If conventional organic light-emitting materials are used, then the manufacturing process is straightforward, but the durability and heat resistance are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing process simplicityVSAvoiddurability and heat resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent improves durability and heat resistance by changing the thermal and structural parameters of the light-emitting material. The condensed cyclic compound structure with rigid aromatic groups (Ar1, Ar2, Ar3) increases the glass transition temperature and thermal stability. The systematic optimization of molecular weight, aromaticity, and substituent positioning enhances the material's resistance to thermal degradation and operational stress, thereby improving device reliability without complicating the manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If the electron density is increased to improve luminescence efficiency, then the charge transport improves, but the stability and heat resistance may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminescence efficiencyVSAvoidstability and heat resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent resolves this contradiction by designing a composite molecular structure where electron-rich heterocyclic groups (increasing electron density for luminescence) are balanced with rigid, thermally stable carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic groups. This composite architecture maintains high electron density for efficient luminescence while the aromatic framework provides thermal stability and structural rigidity, preventing the deterioration of heat resistance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different functional characteristics to different parts of the molecule: the condensed cyclic core and substituent groups (Ar1, Ar2, Ar3) are designed with specific electron-donating or electron-withdrawing properties to optimize electron density in the luminescence center, while peripheral groups provide thermal stability and structural support. This spatial differentiation of functional properties allows simultaneous optimization of luminescence efficiency and thermal stability.

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 the condensed cyclic compound results in a light-emitting device with low driving voltage, high luminance, improved luminescence efficiency, and extended lifespan, while maintaining high durability and resistance to heat.

Implementation Method 1

Carriers, such as holes and electrons, recombine in the emission layer to produce excitons. These excitons transition from an excited state to a ground state to thereby generate light.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 2

forming a high-efficiency light-emitting material for delayed fluorescence

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDelayed fluorescence: Fluorescence

Implementation Method 3

improves heat resistance by increasing the glass transition temperature

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGlass transition:

Data Source

PatentUS20230113946A1Condensed cyclic compound, light-emitting device including condensed cyclic compound, and electronic apparatus including light-emitting device
Publication Date: 2023.04.13 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A condensed cyclic compound is represented by Formula 1. A light-emitting device includes a first electrode, a second electrode facing the first electrode, and an interlayer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the interlayer includes an emission layer and at least one condensed cyclic compound represented by Formula 1. An electronic apparatus includes the light-emitting device.