Hexacyclic Amine Compound for OLED Efficiency and Lifetime

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a continuous need for developing new materials to improve the efficiency, reduce driving voltage, and enhance the service life of organic light emitting devices, as existing materials do not effectively balance the movement of holes and electrons.

Innovation Solution

A novel compound, as defined by Formula 1, is introduced, which forms a hexacyclic structure with a hetero element derivative, incorporating an amine group that facilitates balanced movement of holes and electrons, leading to improved efficiency and service life in organic light emitting devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If existing materials are used in organic light emitting devices, then the device structure can be maintained, but the efficiency is insufficient and the balance between hole and electron movement is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoidbalance of charge carrier movement
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical structure parameters of the organic material by introducing a specific hexacyclic core structure with hetero elements (Formula 1), which fundamentally alters the charge carrier transport properties. This structural parameter change enables balanced hole and electron movement while maintaining high device efficiency, resolving the contradiction between productivity and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs a composite molecular structure combining a hexacyclic core with hetero element derivatives and amine groups (Formula 1). This composite material design integrates multiple functional components that work synergistically to achieve both high efficiency and balanced charge carrier movement, addressing the technical contradiction effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Duration of action of stationary object

If conventional organic materials are used, then the device can operate, but the driving voltage is high and service life is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice lifeVSAvoiddriving voltage
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSUse of energy by stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular parameters of the organic material by incorporating the hexacyclic structure with specific hetero elements and amine groups. This parameter change optimizes the energy levels and charge transport characteristics, resulting in reduced driving voltage and extended service life simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If new materials are developed to improve efficiency, then device performance can be enhanced, but the complexity of material structure increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the organic material structure into distinct functional components: a hexacyclic core structure, hetero element derivatives, and amine groups. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall structural organization, achieving high efficiency without excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention applies local quality by introducing specific functional groups (amine groups and hetero elements) at particular positions within the molecular structure. These localized modifications enhance charge transport properties without requiring complete restructuring of the entire material, thus improving efficiency while controlling complexity.

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 novel compound enables organic light emitting devices to operate at low voltage with improved efficiency and extended service life by balancing electron and hole movement, enhancing the overall performance of the devices.

Implementation Method 1

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

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS11489122B1Compound and organic light emitting device comprising same
Publication Date: 2022.11.01 LG CHEM LTD

AI summary

Provided is a compound of Formula 1:and an organic light emitting device including the same.