Formula I Organic Compound for Top Emission OLED Electron Transport

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need to improve the electronic properties of compounds used in organic electronic devices, particularly to enhance the performance of top emission OLEDs in terms of operating voltage and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A compound of formula I is introduced, where R1 and R2 are independently selected from certain aryl and heteroaryl groups, with specific substituents and spacer units, to improve the performance of organic electronic devices, especially in the electron transport layer of top emission OLEDs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If conventional compounds are used in the electron transport layer, then the device structure is simple, but the operating voltage is high and efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structureVSAvoidoperating voltage
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the chemical structure of compounds in the electron transport layer through specific molecular designs (Formula I with defined substituents R1-R6). These structural parameter changes optimize electron transport properties, resulting in reduced operating voltage (improved from 3.88V to lower values) while maintaining device structure simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If conventional compounds are used in the electron transport layer, then the device structure is simple, but the efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structureVSAvoidefficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent improves efficiency through parameter changes in compound molecular structure (Formula I with specific aryl and heteroaryl groups). The optimized electronic properties of these compounds enhance electron transport capability, improving device efficiency from 7.05 cd/A to higher values without complicating the overall device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by designing compounds with multiple functional groups (combining electron-transporting moieties with specific substituents R1-R6). This composite molecular structure optimizes both electron transport and other device performance parameters, achieving higher efficiency while maintaining structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Use of energy by moving object

If novel compounds with improved electronic properties are introduced, then operating voltage and efficiency are improved, but the compound structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating voltageVSAvoidcompound structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by introducing specific functional groups and substituents (R1-R6) at particular positions in the molecular structure. This localized optimization of compound structure improves electron transport properties and reduces operating voltage without requiring complete redesign of the entire device or excessive complexity throughout the molecule.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12284912B2Compound and an organic semiconducting layer, an organic electronic device and a display or lighting device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2025.04.22 NOVALED GMBH
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I); an organic semiconducting layer, an organic electronic device, a display device or a lighting device comprising the same.