Diphenylfluorenyl Organic Layer Material for Low-Voltage OLEDs

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic electroluminescent elements face challenges in achieving high efficiency and long lifespan, with driving voltage being a critical factor that affects both efficiency and life span, and these issues are exacerbated as display sizes increase.

Innovation Solution

The use of a compound represented by a specific formula, which can be incorporated into the organic material layer to optimize energy levels, T1 values, and inherent material properties, thereby improving luminous efficiency and reducing driving voltage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If efficiency is increased, then driving voltage is relatively lowered and life span increases, but efficiency cannot be maximized only by simply improving the organic material layer

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveefficiencyVSAvoidorganic material layer structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a specific compound with formula (1) that has optimized energy level parameters (HOMO: -5.8 to -6.2 eV, LUMO: -2.0 to -2.4 eV) and T1 value (2.3 to 3.5 eV). By changing the molecular structure parameters of the organic compound, the patent achieves better energy level alignment with adjacent layers, improving efficiency without requiring complex multilayer modifications

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses a composite approach by combining the novel compound of formula (1) with specific host materials (e.g., mCP, TCTA, TAPC) and dopants (e.g., Ir(ppy)3, Eu(III) complexes). This composite material strategy optimizes the overall layer performance through synergistic effects, achieving high efficiency and long lifespan without increasing structural complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Duration of action of stationary object

If driving voltage is lowered to reduce Joule heating and extend life span, then efficiency improves, but achieving optimal energy levels and T1 values among respective layers is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelife spanVSAvoidenergy level optimization
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent specifies precise parameter ranges for the compound: HOMO level of -5.8 to -6.2 eV, LUMO level of -2.0 to -2.4 eV, and T1 value of 2.3 to 3.5 eV. These parameter optimizations ensure proper energy level alignment with hole transport and electron transport layers, enabling low driving voltage operation that reduces Joule heating and extends device lifespan

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The compound of formula (1) acts as an intermediary material between the hole transport layer and electron transport layer. Its optimized energy levels serve as a bridge that facilitates efficient charge carrier injection and transport, enabling low-voltage operation without requiring complex optimization of all adjacent layers

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Area of stationary object

If display size is increased, then efficiency and life problems are exacerbated, but the compound addresses these issues through optimized material properties

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay sizeVSAvoidefficiency and life
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes key material parameters including HOMO level (-5.8 to -6.2 eV), LUMO level (-2.0 to -2.4 eV), and T1 value (2.3 to 3.5 eV) of the compound. These parameter optimizations ensure stable charge carrier injection and transport even in large-area displays, preventing efficiency roll-off and maintaining long operational lifespan across the entire display area

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 compound lowers the driving voltage and enhances the luminous efficiency and lifetime of the organic electric element, addressing the efficiency and lifespan challenges faced by existing technologies.

Implementation Method 1

Generally, organic luminescence refers to the phenomenon of converting electrical energy into light energy using organic materials

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOrganic luminescence: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 2

the crystallization of an organic material due to Joule heating generated during operation is reduced as driving voltage is lowered

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Data Source

PatentUS12584068B2Diphenylfluorenyl compound, and organic electric element and electronic device comprising the compound
Publication Date: 2026.03.24 DUK SAN NEOLUX
  • US12584068B2 patent drawing
  • US12584068B2 patent drawing
  • US12584068B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Provided are a compound represented by Formula 1, an organic electric element including a first electrode, a second electrode, and an organic material layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, and an electronic device thereof, wherein the compound represented by Formula 1 is included in the organic material layer, thereby the driving voltage of the organic electric element can be lowered, and the luminous efficiency and life time can be improved.