Heterocyclic Compound Host Material for OLED Efficiency and Lifetime

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Problem

There is a need for new materials in organic light emitting devices to enhance efficiency, reduce driving voltage, and improve the lifetime of these devices.

Innovation Solution

A novel heterocyclic compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 is used as a material in the organic light emitting device, specifically as a host material in the light emitting layer, which improves efficiency and reduces driving voltage while extending the device's lifetime.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional organic materials are used in organic light emitting devices, then the device can operate, but the efficiency is insufficient and the lifetime is short

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice lifetimeVSAvoiddevice efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical structure parameters of the organic material by introducing specific heterocyclic groups (triazine, pyrimidine, pyridine rings) and aromatic substituents. This structural parameter modification optimizes the electronic properties, HOMO-LUMO energy levels, and molecular packing, thereby simultaneously improving both device efficiency and lifetime characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite molecular structures combining heterocyclic cores with aromatic substituent groups. The heterocyclic core provides electron transport and structural stability, while the aromatic substituents enhance charge injection and device efficiency. This composite approach resolves the contradiction between efficiency and lifetime

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Power

If conventional organic materials are used in organic light emitting devices, then the device can operate, but the driving voltage is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoiddevice efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the HOMO-LUMO energy level parameters of the organic material through specific molecular design. The heterocyclic structures with aromatic substituents create favorable energy level alignment with electrodes, reducing the driving voltage required for operation while maintaining high device efficiency through improved charge transport properties

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 compound enhances the efficiency and reduces the driving voltage of organic light emitting devices, leading to improved performance and longer lifespan compared to devices using non-aromatic condensed ring groups.

Implementation Method 1

an organic light emitting phenomenon refers to a phenomenon where electric energy is converted into light energy by using an organic material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS12167689B2Heterocyclic compound and organic light emitting device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2024.12.10 LG CHEM LTD
  • US12167689B2 patent drawing
  • US12167689B2 patent drawing
  • US12167689B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Provided is a heterocyclic compound of Chemical Formula 1:wherein:X1 is O or S;L1 is a single bond or an unsubstituted phenylene;L2 is a single bond, or a substituted or unsubstituted: phenylene, naphthylene, or biphenylenyl;Y1 to Y3 are each independently N or CR3, where at least one is N;Ar1a and Ar1b are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted: C6-60 aryl or C1-60 heteroaryl containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S;R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-10 alkyl;each R3 is independently hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, or a substituted or unsubstituted: C1-60 alkyl, C1-60 haloalkyl, C1-60 alkoxy, a C1-60 haloalkoxy, C3-60 cycloalkyl, C2-60 alkenyl, C6-60 aryl, C6-60 aryloxy, or a C1-60 heteroaryl containing at least one heteroatom selected from N, O and S;and an organic light emitting device comprising the same.