Condensed Cyclic Emission Layer Compounds for Dexter Transfer Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing light-emitting devices face challenges in achieving optimal performance in terms of brightness, driving voltage, and response speed, while maintaining wide viewing angles and high contrast ratios.

Innovation Solution

Incorporation of a condensed cyclic compound represented by Formula 1 in the interlayer of a light-emitting device, which includes a first and second electrode, with an emission layer in between, enhances the device's performance by utilizing a host and dopant structure with specific carbazole and azine moieties, and various carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups to improve carrier recombination and light generation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of stationary object

If conventional emission layer materials are used, then device structure is simple, but thermal stability is insufficient and device lifespan is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice lifespanVSAvoidthermal stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies molecular parameters by introducing specific substituents (R1-R6, R8-R9) and ring structures (CY1-CY3) with defined characteristics (C5-C60 carbocyclic or C2-C60 heterocyclic groups) to optimize thermal stability while extending device lifespan. The condensed cyclic compound structure with specific ring sizes and substituent positions allows precise control over thermal properties without sacrificing operational duration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The emission layer employs a composite material system combining the condensed cyclic compound (Formula 1) with host materials and dopants. This composite approach integrates multiple functional components where the condensed cyclic core provides thermal stability, while surrounding substituents and host-guest interactions enhance device lifespan and operational characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If conventional emission materials are used, then manufacturing is straightforward, but Dexter energy transfer is excessive reducing efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by designing specific molecular regions with distinct functions: the condensed cyclic core (CY1-CY3) suppresses Dexter energy transfer through its rigid structure and electronic properties, while peripheral substituents (R1-R6, R8-R9) maintain compatibility with standard manufacturing processes. This localized optimization allows efficiency improvement without requiring complete manufacturing process redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

By adjusting molecular parameters such as ring size (C5-C60 carbocyclic, C2-C60 heterocyclic), substituent types (alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl groups), and their positions (a1-a3 integers from 0-10), the patent fine-tunes energy transfer characteristics to reduce Dexter transfer while maintaining ease of manufacture through conventional organic semiconductor processing techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Temperature

If emission layer materials with high molecular interaction are used, then energy transfer is enhanced, but thermal stability decreases and radical access increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethermal stabilityVSAvoidenergy transfer efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The condensed cyclic compound acts as an intermediary between high-energy excitons and the environment. Its rigid condensed ring structure (CY1-CY3 with C5-C60 or C2-C60 groups) mediates energy transfer by providing a stable platform that reduces radical formation while maintaining controlled energy transfer to host materials, thereby achieving both thermal stability and acceptable energy transfer efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes the balance between thermal stability and energy transfer by adjusting molecular parameters: the condensed cyclic core structure provides thermal stability, while controlled substitution patterns (R1-R6 positions and types) and ring characteristics (CY1-CY3 sizes) modulate molecular interaction strength to achieve optimal energy transfer without excessive thermal degradation or radical formation.

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 improves the light-emitting device's brightness, reduces driving voltage, and enhances response speed, thereby achieving superior performance in terms of viewing angle and contrast ratio.

Implementation Method 1

suppresses Dexter energy transfer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDexter energy transfer:

Implementation Method 2

enhanced photoluminescence quantum yield

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoluminescence: Photoluminescence

Implementation Method 3

Carriers, such as holes and electrons, recombine in the emission layer to produce excitons. These excitons transition and decay from an excited state to a ground state to thus generate light.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentEP4351302B1Light-emitting device including condensed cyclic compound, electronic apparatus and electronic equipment including the light-emitting device, and the condensed cyclic compound
Publication Date: 2026.04.29 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A light-emitting device includes a first electrode, a second electrode facing the first electrode, an interlayer between the first electrode and the second electrode and including an emission layer, and a condensed cyclic compound represented by Formula 1. And an electronic apparatus and electronic equipment include the light-emitting device.