Organic Electroluminescent Device Host Material Lifespan

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic electroluminescent devices require improvements in luminous efficiency and lifespan for long-term use and high-resolution displays, with existing host materials not fully optimizing performance.

Innovation Solution

A combination of specific first and second host compounds, represented by formulas 1 and 2, are used in the organic electroluminescent device, which can be co-evaporated or individually evaporated to form a light-emitting layer, enhancing the device's lifespan characteristics.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional host materials are used in organic electroluminescent devices, then the device can be manufactured with existing materials, but the lifespan and luminous efficiency are insufficient for long-term use and high-resolution displays

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelifespanVSAvoidperformance optimization
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite host material system comprising multiple compounds (e.g., compound 1 as host material, compound 2 as auxiliary host material, and compound 3 as dopant) to achieve synergistic effects. This composite approach improves device lifespan and luminous efficiency beyond what single conventional materials can provide, resolving the contradiction between reliability and performance optimization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes the weight ratios of host materials and dopants (e.g., host material 1:auxiliary host material 2:dopant 3 in specific ratios) to achieve maximum device performance. By adjusting these compositional parameters, the device achieves both extended lifespan and high luminous efficiency suitable for long-term use and high-resolution displays

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Use of energy by moving object

If phosphorous materials are used to achieve excellent luminous efficiency, then luminous efficiency is improved, but lifespan characteristics still need improvement for long-term use

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminous efficiencyVSAvoidlifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces auxiliary host materials (compound 2) that act as intermediaries to facilitate energy transfer and stabilize the phosphorous dopant (compound 3). This intermediary material system maintains high luminous efficiency while protecting the phosphorous material from degradation, thereby extending device lifespan for long-term use

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The composite system combining host material (1), auxiliary host material (2), and phosphorous dopant (3) creates a synergistic environment where luminous efficiency and lifespan are simultaneously optimized. The multiple materials work together to maintain stable phosphorescent emission over extended periods while preserving high efficiency

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 use of these host compounds significantly improves the lifespan of organic electroluminescent devices, as demonstrated by the prolonged time taken for luminance to decrease from 100% to 90% at constant current, compared to devices using conventional host materials.

Implementation Method 1

A combination of specific first and second host compounds, represented by formulas 1 and 2, are used in the organic electroluminescent device, which can be co-evaporated or individually evaporated to form a light-emitting layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Implementation Method 2

the present disclosure relates to a plurality of host materials and an organic electroluminescent device comprising the same

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS12049468B2Plurality of host materials and organic electroluminescent device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2024.07.30 DUPONT SPECIALTY MATERIALS KOREA LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a plurality of host materials comprising a compound represented by formula 1 and a compound represented by formula 2, and an organic electroluminescent device comprising the same. By comprising the plurality of host materials comprising a specific combination of compounds, it is possible to provide an organic electroluminescent device having long lifespan characteristics.