Heterocyclic Compound for OLED Efficiency and Lifetime

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Solution Overview

Problem

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

Innovation Solution

A novel compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 is introduced, which can be used in the organic material layers of the device, featuring a specific structure that includes N-containing 6-membered heterocyclic groups and dibenzofuranyl or dibenzothiophenyl groups, improving electrochemical stability and device performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional organic materials are used in the organic material layer, then the device structure is simple, but the efficiency is low and lifetime characteristics are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoidmaterial structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs composite organic materials comprising specific heterocyclic compounds (Formula 1) combined with other organic materials to create the organic material layer. This composite approach enhances device efficiency and lifetime characteristics while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through systematic material design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Power

If conventional organic materials are used, then the material selection is simple, but the driving voltage remains high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoidmaterial selection flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies molecular parameters of organic materials by introducing specific heterocyclic structures (Formula 1) with defined chemical groups and substitution patterns. This parameter optimization at the molecular level reduces driving voltage while maintaining material selection flexibility through various substituent options

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If new organic materials are introduced to improve efficiency, then device performance improves, but electrochemical stability may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoidelectrochemical stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces specific functional groups (X1-X6 definitions in Formula 1) at localized positions within the organic material molecule. This local quality enhancement through targeted molecular modification improves efficiency while maintaining electrochemical stability through careful selection of chemically stable heterocyclic structures

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, reduces driving voltage, and improves the lifetime of organic light emitting devices by providing excellent electrochemical stability when a voltage is applied.

Implementation Method 1

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

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 2

when the injected holes and electrons meet each other, an exciton is formed, and light is emitted when the exciton falls to a ground state again

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectExciton formation and radiative recombination:

Data Source

PatentUS20210388001A1Novel compound and organic light emitting device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2021.12.16 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A heterocyclic compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, and an organic light emitting device including the same, and the heterocyclic compound providing improved efficiency, low driving voltage, and improved lifetime characteristics of the organic light emitting device.