Organic Electroluminescent Host Material Design for Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic electroluminescent devices face challenges in achieving low driving voltage, high luminous efficiency, high power efficiency, and long lifespan, with existing host materials not meeting the desired performance standards.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by specific formulas is used as a single host material or in combination with other host compounds in organic electroluminescent devices, enhancing the performance by optimizing the structure for improved efficiency and lifespan.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If conventional host materials are used in organic electroluminescent devices, then the device structure is simple, but the driving voltage is high, luminous efficiency is low, and lifespan is short

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structureVSAvoidlifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs composite host materials comprising multiple organic compounds with specific molecular structures (compounds of formulas 1 and 2) that work synergistically to improve device performance. This composite approach enables simultaneous achievement of low driving voltage, high luminous efficiency, and extended lifespan without complicating the overall device structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Device complexity

If conventional host materials are used in organic electroluminescent devices, then the device structure is simple, but the driving voltage is high and power efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structureVSAvoidpower efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies molecular parameters of host materials by introducing specific structural features (compounds of formulas 1 and 2 with defined substituents and core structures) to optimize charge transport properties. This parameter optimization reduces driving voltage and improves power efficiency while maintaining device structural simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If conventional host materials are used in organic electroluminescent devices, then the device structure is simple, but luminous efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structureVSAvoidluminous efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes composite host materials with specifically designed molecular structures (compounds of formulas 1 and 2) that enhance exciton generation and light emission processes. This composite material approach improves luminous efficiency by optimizing the interaction between host and guest molecules while keeping the device structure simple

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 proposed solution results in organic electroluminescent devices with reduced driving voltage, increased luminous efficiency, and extended lifespan, making them suitable for display and lighting applications.

Implementation Method 1

Organic electroluminescent compound, a plurality of host materials and organic electroluminescent device comprising the same

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20220029109A1Organic electroluminescent compound, a plurality of host materials and organic electroluminescent device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2022.01.27 DUPONT SPECIALTY MATERIALS KOREA LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to an organic electroluminescent compound represented by formula 1, a plurality of host materials comprising at least one first host compound and at least one second host compound, and an organic electroluminescent device comprising the same. By comprising the organic electroluminescent compound represented by formula 1, or a specific combination of compounds wherein the first host compound is represented by formula 1, and the second host compound is represented by formula 2, it is possible to provide an organic electroluminescent device having improved driving voltage, luminous efficiency, power efficiency, and/or lifespan characteristics.