Formula (I) Charge-Generation Compounds for Stable OLED Voltage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic semiconductor materials in OLEDs face challenges in achieving improved operating voltage stability over time, necessitating enhanced performance characteristics.

Innovation Solution

Incorporation of a p-type charge generation layer comprising a compound of formula (I) with specific structural and electronic properties, along with a substantially covalent matrix compound, to balance hole and electron injection and transport, thereby stabilizing the operating voltage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing organic semiconductor materials are used in OLEDs, then the device can operate with basic performance, but the operating voltage stability deteriorates over time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating voltage stabilityVSAvoiddevice lifetime
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the chemical structure of organic semiconductor compounds (changing molecular weight, functional groups, and chemical composition) to achieve both improved operating voltage stability and extended device lifetime. Specific compounds with optimized parameters are selected to resolve the contradiction between short-term stability and long-term durability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by combining organic semiconductor compounds with matrix materials to create charge generation layers. This composite approach enables the system to achieve both excellent operating voltage stability over time and extended device lifetime, resolving the technical contradiction through material synergies

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If compound structure is optimized for better performance, then operating voltage stability improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating voltage stabilityVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by optimizing specific regions or aspects of the compound structure (such as particular functional groups or molecular segments) rather than redesigning the entire molecule. This targeted approach improves operating voltage stability while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 solution results in organic electronic devices with superior operating voltage stability over lifetime, enhancing the performance and efficiency of OLEDs.

Implementation Method 1

holes injected from the anode move to the EML, via the HTL, and electrons injected from the cathode move to the EML, via the ETL. The holes and electrons recombine in the EML to generate excitons.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCharge injection and transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

the injection and flow of holes and electrons should be balanced, so that an OLED having the above-described structure has excellent efficiency and/or a long lifetime

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction stabilization: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentEP4169090B1Organic electronic device comprising a compound of formula (i), display device comprising the organic electronic device as well as compounds of formula (i) for use in organic electronic devices
Publication Date: 2025.09.10 NOVALED GMBH
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AI summary

The present invention relates to an organic electronic device comprising a compound of formula (I) and a display device comprising the organic electronic device. The invention further relates to novel compounds of formula (I) which can be of use in organic electronic devices.