Condensed Cyclic Compound for OLED Charge Transport and Thermal Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic light-emitting devices face challenges in achieving low driving voltage, high efficiency, and long lifespan due to limitations in charge transport characteristics and thermal stability.

Innovation Solution

Incorporation of a novel condensed cyclic compound represented by Formula 1 in the organic light-emitting device, specifically in the electron transport region, which enhances charge transport and thermal stability, leading to improved device performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional organic light-emitting devices are used, then device structure is simple, but charge transport characteristics are poor and thermal stability is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharge transport characteristicsVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a condensed cyclic compound with specific molecular structure parameters (Formula 1 with defined ring systems and substituents) to optimize charge transport properties. The compound's structural parameters including heteroatom composition, ring fusion patterns, and substituent groups are carefully selected to enhance charge mobility while maintaining device functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a composite material approach by combining the condensed cyclic compound with other organic materials in the electron transport region. This composite strategy integrates the superior charge transport properties of the condensed cyclic compound with complementary properties of other materials to achieve enhanced overall device performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Stability of the object's composition

If conventional organic light-emitting devices are used, then manufacturing process is simple, but thermal stability is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethermal stabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing process
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The condensed cyclic compound features elevated thermal stability parameters achieved through its condensed ring system and strategic substituent placement. The molecular structure parameters including ring fusion, heteroatom types, and substituent positions are optimized to increase thermal decomposition temperature and improve operational stability without compromising ease of deposition

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Duration of action of stationary object

If conventional organic light-emitting devices are used, then device structure is simple, but lifespan is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelifespanVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the compound's structural parameters including molecular weight, rigidity, and functional group composition to enhance operational lifespan. The condensed cyclic structure with specific heteroatom arrangements provides improved chemical stability and resistance to degradation mechanisms, extending device lifetime

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Productivity

If conventional organic light-emitting devices are used, then driving voltage can be achieved, but efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoiddriving voltage
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The condensed cyclic compound's electronic structure parameters including HOMO-LUMO energy gaps, electron affinity, and molecular orbital distribution are optimized to enhance electron transport efficiency. The structural modifications enable better charge injection and transport, improving current efficiency and luminous efficiency while maintaining appropriate driving voltage levels

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 use of the condensed cyclic compound results in an organic light-emitting device with low driving voltage, high efficiency, and extended lifespan by optimizing charge transport and thermal stability.

Implementation Method 1

Incorporation of a novel condensed cyclic compound represented by Formula 1 in the organic light-emitting device, specifically in the electron transport region, which enhances charge transport

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCharge transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

Incorporation of a novel condensed cyclic compound represented by Formula 1 in the organic light-emitting device, specifically in the electron transport region, which enhances charge transport and thermal stability

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal stability: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 3

Carriers, such as holes and electrons, recombine in the emission layer to produce excitons. Then, the excitons are transitioned from an excited state to a ground state, thereby generating light.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS12082500B2Condensed cyclic compound and organic light-emitting device including the same
Publication Date: 2024.09.03 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided are a condensed cyclic compound and an organic light-emitting device. The condensed cyclic compound is represented by Formula 1:Details about the constituents of Formula 1 is disclosed.