Cross-Linkable Light Emitting Body-Polymer Composite for Moisture Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional transparent resins used in light emitting devices fail to prevent the ingress of moisture and oxygen, leading to degradation of the light emitting body and reduced lifespan of the device.

Innovation Solution

A light emitting body-polymer composite is developed using a cross-linkable composition with specific monomers, such as those represented by Chemical Formulas 1, 2, and 3, which form a dense and rigid polymer structure that prevents moisture and oxygen ingress, while maintaining high transparency and refractive index suitable for efficient light emission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional transparent resin is used for packaging, then light transmission is maintained, but moisture and oxygen ingress causes degradation of the light emitting body

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection against moisture and oxygenVSAvoidmoisture and oxygen ingress
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite material consisting of a transparent resin combined with a cross-linking agent (such as silane-based compounds or epoxide-based compounds). This composite structure provides both the transparency needed for light transmission and the protective barrier properties against moisture and oxygen, resolving the contradiction between maintaining light transmission and preventing harmful substance ingress.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the chemical parameters of the transparent resin by introducing cross-linking agents that form a three-dimensional network structure. This cross-linking increases the density and reduces the free volume of the polymer matrix, thereby decreasing permeability to moisture and oxygen while maintaining optical transparency. The cross-linking degree and network structure are optimized to achieve the desired balance between protection and light transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If cross-linking agents are added to transparent resin, then protection against moisture and oxygen improves, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection against moisture and oxygenVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cross-linking agent is pre-mixed with the transparent resin to form a homogeneous composition before encapsulation. This preliminary mixing ensures uniform distribution of the cross-linking agent throughout the resin matrix, simplifying the manufacturing process by eliminating the need for separate application steps. The pre-formed composition can be directly applied to the light emitting device and then cured to achieve the protective cross-linked structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The cross-linking reaction is designed to occur automatically under specific conditions (such as exposure to moisture, heat, or UV light) after the composition is applied to the device. This self-service approach eliminates the need for complex external curing equipment or multi-step processing, as the material itself performs the cross-linking function in response to environmental stimuli, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process while achieving the desired protective properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 significantly extends the lifespan of light emitting devices by preventing degradation from external moisture and oxygen, maintaining luminance and power conversion efficiency over time, and ensuring stable transparency and light emitting characteristics.

Implementation Method 1

a cross-linkable composition including a monomer represented by the following Chemical Formula 1

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCross-linking polymerization: Photopolymerisation

Data Source

PatentUS8445064B2Composition for light emitting body-polymer composite, light emitting body-polymer composite, and light emitting device including the light emitting body-polymer composite
Publication Date: 2013.05.21 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A composition for a light emitting body-polymer composite, the composition including a light emitting body; and a cross-linkable composition including a monomer represented by Chemical Formula 1.A light emitting body-polymer composite prepared by cross-linking the composition and a light emitting device including the light emitting body-polymer composite are also provided.