Fluorene Derivative OLED Material for Efficiency and Lifetime

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Problem

There is a continuous need for development of novel materials to improve the efficiency, reduce driving voltage, and enhance the lifetime characteristics of organic light emitting devices.

Innovation Solution

A fluorene derivative with specific chemical structures is used as a material for the organic material layer in an organic light emitting device, which includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and at least one organic material layer, where the fluorene derivative is formulated with specific substituents and linkages to enhance performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional organic materials are used in the organic material layer, then the device structure is simple, but the efficiency is low and lifetime is short

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoiddevice lifetime
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical structure of organic materials by introducing specific fluorene derivatives with controlled substitution patterns (L1-L4 linkages, Ar1-Ar4 groups) and molecular weight parameters to simultaneously improve efficiency and lifetime characteristics of the OLED

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses composite organic material layers comprising the fluorene derivative in combination with other organic materials (host materials, dopants, electron transport materials) to achieve synergistic effects that improve both efficiency and device lifetime

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Power

If conventional organic materials are used in the organic material layer, then the manufacturing process is straightforward, but the driving voltage is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoidmaterial synthesis complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The fluorene derivative molecule is segmented into distinct functional regions (L1-L4 linkage groups, Ar1-Ar4 substituent groups, core fluorene structure) that can be independently optimized to control electronic properties and reduce driving voltage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent systematically varies molecular parameters including the types of arylene and heteroarylene groups in L1-L4, the substitution patterns of Ar1-Ar4, and the molecular weight range (500-1500 g/mol) to optimize charge transport and lower driving voltage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If the organic material layer uses standard materials, then the device structure is conventional, but the efficiency and lifetime characteristics are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice stabilityVSAvoidmaterial structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fluorene derivative introduces localized functional groups (L1-L4 linkages, Ar1-Ar4 substituents) with specific electronic properties at different molecular positions to enhance charge transport and stability without requiring complete structural redesign of the entire device

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The invention optimizes specific molecular parameters including the number and type of heteroatoms in L1-L4, the molecular weight (500-1500 g/mol), and the substitution patterns of aromatic groups to improve device reliability while controlling structural complexity

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 fluorene derivative improves the efficiency and lowers the driving voltage while extending the lifetime of the organic light emitting device, as demonstrated by its use in various organic material layers within the device structure.

Implementation Method 1

organic light emission refers to a phenomenon in which electrical energy is converted into light energy using an organic material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS11542237B2Fluorene derivative and organic light emitting device comprising same
Publication Date: 2023.01.03 LG CHEM LTD
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  • US11542237B2 patent drawing
  • US11542237B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Provided is a fluorene derivative of Chemical Formula 1:and an organic light emitting device comprising the same.