Dendritic Oxide Quantum Dot Complex Heat Dissipation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Quantum dots in display apparatuses face reliability issues due to concentrated heating from light sources, leading to degradation over time.

Innovation Solution

A quantum dot complex is developed by combining a dendritic oxide structure with quantum dots, where the oxide acts as a heat sink to dissipate heat generated by the light source, and is surface-treated with a silane coupling agent to enhance bonding, thereby preventing reliability degradation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If quantum dots are used to convert light wavelength in display apparatuses, then color purity and luminance are improved, but reliability deteriorates due to concentrated heating from the light source

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor purityVSAvoidquantum dot reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an oxide nanoparticle as an intermediary substance between the light source and quantum dots. This oxide mediator absorbs excess heat from the light source through its high specific heat capacity, preventing direct thermal damage to the quantum dots while allowing them to maintain their light conversion function. The oxide acts as a thermal buffer that protects the quantum dots from concentrated heating.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite material system consisting of quantum dots combined with oxide nanoparticles. This composite structure allows the quantum dots to maintain their optical conversion properties while the oxide component provides thermal management capabilities. The composite material effectively combines the advantages of both components: high color purity from quantum dots and heat dissipation from oxide.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If quantum dots are positioned close to the light source for efficient light conversion, then luminous efficiency is improved, but temperature rise increases causing reliability degradation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminous efficiencyVSAvoidquantum dot temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The oxide nanoparticle serves as a thermal intermediary positioned between the light source and quantum dots. It absorbs the thermal energy generated by close proximity to the light source, allowing the quantum dots to maintain efficient light conversion without experiencing excessive temperature rise that would degrade their reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the thermal parameters of the system by introducing oxide nanoparticles with high specific heat capacity. This parameter change allows the system to handle higher thermal loads near the light source, enabling the quantum dots to operate at higher luminous efficiency while maintaining acceptable temperature levels through the oxide's thermal buffering capability.

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 effectively suppresses temperature rises in quantum dots, maintaining their reliability by dispersing heat and improving luminous efficiency in display apparatuses.

Implementation Method 1

combining oxide having dendritic structure which acts as a heat sink to the quantum dot

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat sink: Heat Sink

Implementation Method 2

when light such as ultraviolet rays or visible rays is incident on the quantum dot, light of various colors may be generated by a quantum confinement effect

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectQuantum confinement effect:

Implementation Method 3

The oxide may be configured to have a functional group chemically bonded to a surface of the quantum dot on the surface

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectChemical bonding: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentUS11349038B2Quantum dot complex and display apparatus including the same
Publication Date: 2022.05.31 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The display apparatus includes a light source; and a quantum dot complex disposed in front of the light source, and configured to convert a wavelength of light emitted from the light source. The quantum dot complex includes an oxide having dendritic structure; and a quantum dot bonded to the oxide.