Fused Polycyclic OLED Emitters for Long-Life Green Emission

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a demand for light emitting elements with improved light efficiency and service life in organic electroluminescence display devices, particularly for materials that can stabilize these characteristics.

Innovation Solution

A light emitting element comprising a fused polycyclic compound represented by specific chemical formulas, which includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an emission layer containing a first compound, along with optional second, third, and fourth compounds, to enhance light efficiency and service life.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional emission layer materials are used, then device structure is simple, but light efficiency and service life are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice lifeVSAvoidemission layer composition
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The emission layer uses a composite material system comprising a host compound and a fused polycyclic guest compound (Formula 1). The host compound provides structural framework while the guest compound emits light, creating a synergistic system that achieves high light efficiency and long service life. The specific fusion structure of the guest compound prevents Dexter energy transfer, further enhancing performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Use of energy by moving object

If conventional emission layer materials are used, then material selection is simple, but light efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight efficiencyVSAvoidcompound structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fused polycyclic guest compound (Formula 1) introduces specific local structural features including heteroatoms (N, O, S, Si) and substituted alkyl/aryl/heteroaryl groups at defined positions. These local structural modifications optimize energy levels and electronic properties, enabling high light efficiency while maintaining a manageable overall molecular architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Stability of the object's composition

If conventional emission materials are used, then device structure is simple, but emission stability is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveemission layer stabilityVSAvoidcompound formulation
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fused polycyclic structure of the guest compound (Formula 1) converts potential structural complexity into a beneficial feature. The rigid fused ring system provides exceptional structural stability and resistance to degradation, while the specific substitution patterns (Rb1-Rb10, R1-R11 groups) fine-tune the emission properties. This structural design inherently prevents Dexter energy transfer, stabilizing the emission layer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

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 fused polycyclic compound improves the light efficiency and extends the service life of the light emitting element, particularly in emitting green light, by preventing Dexter energy transfer and stabilizing the emission layer.

Implementation Method 1

The organic electroluminescence display device includes a self-luminescent light emitting element in which holes and electrons injected from a first electrode and a second electrode combine in an emission layer, and thus a luminescent material of the emission layer emits light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 2

The fused polycyclic compound improves the light efficiency and extends the service life of the light emitting element, particularly in emitting green light, by preventing Dexter energy transfer and stabilizing the emission layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDexter energy transfer:

Data Source

PatentUS20250234775A1Light emitting element, fused polycyclic compound for the light emitting element, and display device including the light emitting element
Publication Date: 2025.07.17 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A light emitting element including a first electrode, a second electrode on the first electrode, and an emission layer between the first electrode and the second electrode and including a first compound represented by Formula 1 below. Accordingly, the light emitting element of one or more embodiments may exhibit high efficiency and long service life characteristics