Formula 1 Compounds for Efficient, Low-Voltage OLEDs

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Problem

There is a continuous need for developing stable and efficient materials for the organic material layers in organic light-emitting devices to fully exhibit characteristics such as high efficiency and low driving voltage.

Innovation Solution

A compound of Formula 1 is introduced, which can be used in the organic material layers of an organic light-emitting device, comprising specific substituents that enhance the efficiency and stability of the device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional organic materials are used in the organic material layer, then the device structure is simple, but the efficiency and stability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidmaterial structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs composite organic materials comprising multiple functional components (host material, dopant, and auxiliary materials) in the organic material layer. This composite approach enhances device stability and efficiency by combining materials with complementary properties, where each component contributes specific functions such as charge transport, exciton management, and light emission, thereby resolving the contradiction between reliability improvement and structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces specific functional materials at targeted positions within the organic material layer, such as placing electron transport materials near the cathode interface and hole transport materials near the anode interface. This localized optimization of material properties enhances overall device stability without requiring complete restructuring of the entire device, thus improving reliability while controlling complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Productivity

If conventional organic materials are used in the organic material layer, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emitting efficiencyVSAvoidmaterial selection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the chemical structure parameters of organic materials, including molecular weight, functional group composition, and structural configuration, to enhance light emitting efficiency. By systematically adjusting these parameters, the patent achieves improved productivity through enhanced material performance without requiring fundamentally complex manufacturing processes, thus resolving the contradiction between efficiency improvement and manufacturing ease.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Power

If conventional organic materials are used in the organic material layer, then the device structure is simple, but the driving voltage is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoidorganic material layer structure
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces intermediary materials such as hole injection layers, electron injection layers, and exciton blocking layers at strategic interfaces within the organic material layer. These intermediary materials facilitate efficient charge injection and transport, reducing the driving voltage required for device operation. By adding these functional intermediaries, the patent achieves lower power consumption while managing the increased structural complexity through targeted material placement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 compound of Formula 1 results in an organic light-emitting device with high efficiency and low voltage characteristics.

Implementation Method 1

An organic light emitting phenomenon refers to a phenomenon in which electric energy is converted into light energy by using an organic material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 2

the excitons generated by the host are transported to the dopant to emit light with high efficiency

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEnergy transfer:

Data Source

PatentUS12460127B2Compound and organic light-emitting device comprising same
Publication Date: 2025.11.04 LG CHEM LTD
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  • US12460127B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

A compound of Formula 1 and an organic light emitting device including the same, the compound used as a material for an organic material layer of the organic light emitting device, and providing high efficiency and low voltage characteristics of the organic light emitting device.