Heterocyclic Compound Materials for Efficient, Stable OLEDs

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Problem

There is a need for the development of new materials for organic electroluminescent devices to enhance efficiency and stability.

Innovation Solution

A novel heterocyclic compound, represented by Chemical Formula 1, is introduced as a material for organic electroluminescent devices, which can be used in layers such as hole injection, hole transport, light emitting, electron transport, or electron injection layers, improving efficiency and lifetime characteristics.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional organic materials are used in organic electroluminescent devices, then the device structure can be maintained, but the efficiency and stability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice stabilityVSAvoiddevice efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular structure parameters of organic compounds by introducing specific heterocyclic groups (triazine, pyrimidine, pyridine rings) and substituent patterns to optimize electronic properties, thereby simultaneously improving efficiency and stability of the electroluminescent device

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite organic materials combining multiple heterocyclic moieties (e.g., dibenzofuran/dibenzothiophene fused with triazine/pyrimidine rings) to achieve synergistic effects that enhance both device efficiency and operational stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If new heterocyclic compounds are developed to improve efficiency, then device efficiency increases, but the driving voltage also increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoiddriving voltage
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent carefully adjusts molecular parameters including HOMO-LUMO energy levels, carrier mobility, and molecular weight by varying substituent groups to optimize the balance between efficiency and driving voltage, preventing excessive voltage increase while maintaining high efficiency

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 electroluminescent devices while improving their lifetime characteristics.

Implementation Method 1

an organic light emitting phenomenon refers to one in which electrical energy is converted into light energy by using an organic material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS12421215B2Heterocyclic compound and organic light emitting device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2025.09.23 LG CHEM LTD
  • US12421215B2 patent drawing
  • US12421215B2 patent drawing
  • US12421215B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Provided is a heterocyclic compound of Chemical Formula 1:and an organic electroluminescent device including the same.