Heterocyclic Compound for OLED Efficiency and Lifespan

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic light-emitting devices face limitations in luminescence efficiency and lifespan due to the interaction between dopants and heterocyclic compounds, which affects the charge transport and emission properties.

Innovation Solution

A heterocyclic compound represented by Formula 1 is introduced, featuring an azine-based core with electron-donating groups as substituents, which enhances charge transportability and reduces interaction with dopants, thereby improving luminescence efficiency and device lifespan.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional heterocyclic compounds are used in organic light-emitting devices, then device structure is maintained, but luminescence efficiency and lifespan are limited due to strong interaction with dopants

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice lifespanVSAvoiddopant interaction
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by introducing specific electron-donating groups (such as alkyl, alkoxy, or aryl groups) at particular positions on the heterocyclic compound structure. These localized substitutions modify the electronic properties of specific regions of the molecule, reducing the overall interaction with dopants while maintaining the core heterocyclic structure and its essential functions for charge transport and light emission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by combining the heterocyclic core structure with various electron-donating substituent groups. This creates a composite molecular structure where the heterocyclic framework provides the fundamental charge transport capability while the attached electron-donating groups contribute to reduced dopant interaction, achieving a synergistic effect that improves both luminescence efficiency and device lifespan.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If heterocyclic compounds with electron-donating groups are introduced, then charge transportability is enhanced and luminescence efficiency is improved, but molecular structure complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharge transportabilityVSAvoidmolecular structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing heterocyclic compounds where the electron-donating groups serve multiple functions simultaneously: they enhance charge transportability by providing additional electron density, reduce dopant interaction through steric and electronic effects, and maintain structural stability. This multi-functionality allows the molecule to achieve improved charge transport without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs parameter changes by systematically varying the type, position, and number of electron-donating groups on the heterocyclic structure. By adjusting these molecular parameters, the patent optimizes charge transportability and reduces dopant interaction while controlling the degree of structural complexity. This systematic parameter optimization allows for tailored molecular designs that balance performance improvement with structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 heterocyclic compound in organic light-emitting devices enhances luminescence efficiency and extends the lifespan by optimizing charge transport and minimizing dopant interaction, leading to improved performance.

Implementation Method 1

Holes provided from the first electrode move toward the emission layer through the hole transport region, and electrons provided from the second electrode move toward the emission layer through the electron transport region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCharge transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

A heterocyclic compound represented by Formula 1 is introduced, featuring an azine-based core with electron-donating groups as substituents, which enhances charge transportability and reduces interaction with dopants

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDopant interaction reduction:

Implementation Method 3

Carriers, such as holes and electrons, recombine in the emission layer to produce excitons. The excitons may transition (e.g., relax) from an excited state to a ground state, thereby generating light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20240260459A1Light-emitting device including heterocyclic compound, electronic apparatus including the light-emitting device, and the heterocyclic compound
Publication Date: 2024.08.01 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

An organic light-emitting device includes a first electrode, a second electrode facing the first electrode, an interlayer between the first electrode and the second electrode and including an emission layer, and at least one heterocyclic compound represented by Formula 1. In Formula 1, Sub is a group represented by Formula 1-1, and Formulae 1 and 1-1 are the same as described in the specification.