Formula 1 Hole Transport Compound for Higher-Efficiency, Longer-Lived OLEDs

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic light-emitting devices face challenges in achieving high efficiency in hole transport characteristics.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by Formula 1 is introduced, which includes substituted or unsubstituted C6-C60 arylene and C1-C60 heteroarylene groups, with specific substituents and linkages, for use in the hole transport region of the organic light-emitting device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional hole transport compounds are used, then the device structure is simple, but the hole transport efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehole transport efficiencyVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite materials by combining multiple functional groups (carbazole, dibenzofuran, indole, etc.) within a single hole transport compound molecule. This creates a composite molecular structure that achieves superior hole transport efficiency by integrating multiple beneficial properties in one compound, resolving the contradiction between efficiency and structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs parameter changes by systematically varying molecular parameters such as substituent types (R1-R6), their positions, and the core structure configurations to optimize hole transport efficiency. By adjusting these molecular parameters, the invention achieves high efficiency while maintaining reasonable structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If existing compounds are used, then the manufacturing process is straightforward, but the efficiency characteristics are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoidcompound synthesis difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the complex molecule into modular synthetic units (core structures and substituent groups) that can be synthesized separately and then assembled. This modular approach facilitates the manufacturing process by allowing standardized synthesis procedures to be applied to different combinations of modules, thereby improving device efficiency without excessively complicating the manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If simple hole transport materials are used, then the synthesis is easy, but the efficiency characteristics are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehole transport efficiencyVSAvoidmolecular structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by introducing specific functional groups (such as carbazole, dibenzofuran, indole) at particular positions within the molecular structure to enhance hole transport efficiency at critical locations. This allows the molecule to maintain overall simplicity while having localized regions of enhanced functionality that drive the efficiency improvement.

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 compound enhances the efficiency characteristics of the hole transport region, improving the overall performance of the organic light-emitting device.

Implementation Method 1

Holes provided from the first electrode may move toward the emission layer through the hole transport region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCharge carrier transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

Carriers, such as holes and electrons, may then recombine in the emission layer to produce excitons. These excitons transition from an excited state to a ground state, thereby generating light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20250223283A1Compound and organic light-emitting device including the same
Publication Date: 2025.07.10 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A compound according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is represented by Formula 1:When the compound is used in an organic light-emitting device, efficiency is higher as compared to when existing compounds in the art are used. In particular, the compound shows a remarkable effect of lifespan improvement, resulting in a significantly increased lifespan of the organic light-emitting device including the compound.