Organic Electroluminescence Compound Lifetime Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional organic electroluminescence devices have insufficient performance, particularly in terms of lifetime, which is a critical factor for commercial applications, and existing compounds do not adequately address this issue.

Innovation Solution

A specific compound with a defined structure is used in the emitting layer of the organic electroluminescence device, enhancing its lifetime by optimizing the recombination of holes and electrons.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of stationary object

If conventional materials are used in the emitting layer, then the device can be fabricated, but the lifetime of the device is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelifetimeVSAvoiddevice performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the chemical structure of the emitting layer material. Specifically, it uses compounds with a carbazole group and a triphenylene group connected through a specific linkage, changing the molecular parameters to achieve both long lifetime and high reliability. The structural modification includes specific substituent patterns (R1-R8 groups) that optimize the material's electronic properties for enhanced device performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Duration of action of stationary object

If materials are improved to increase device performance, then lifetime can be extended, but the complexity of material synthesis increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelifetimeVSAvoidmaterial synthesis
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the complex emitting layer material into distinct functional segments. The molecule consists of a carbazole group (providing hole transport and exciton blocking), a triphenylene group (providing structural stability), and linkage groups (R1-R8 substituents). This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently while maintaining overall functionality, making the synthesis more manageable despite the complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 this compound leads to the fabrication of organic electroluminescence devices with improved longevity, addressing the performance limitations of conventional devices.

Implementation Method 1

When voltage is applied to an organic electroluminescence device, holes and electrons are injected into an emitting layer from an anode and a cathode, respectively

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical injection:

Implementation Method 2

Thus injected holes and electrons are recombined in the emitting layer, and excitons are formed therein

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCharge carrier recombination:

Implementation Method 3

an organic electroluminescence device... holes and electrons are injected into an emitting layer... thus injected holes and electrons are recombined in the emitting layer, and excitons are formed therein

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentEP4011884B1Compounds and organic electroluminescent element
Publication Date: 2024.12.25 IDEMITSU KOSAN CO LTD
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  • EP4011884B1 patent drawing

AI summary

A compound represented by the following formulas (1-1) and (1-3), or a compound represented by the following formulas (1-2) and (1-3). At least one of R1 to R16 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group including 1 to 50 carbon atoms or the like. In the compound represented by the formulas (1-1) and (1-3), at least one of R5 to R7 and R14 to R16 is -N(R36)(R37), and in the compound represented by the formulas (1-2) and (1-3), at least one of R2 to R16 is -N(R36)(R37).