Iridium Complex Composition for OLED Efficiency and Lifespan

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs) face limitations in luminescence efficiency and lifespan, which affect their overall performance and durability.

Innovation Solution

A composition comprising specific iridium-based compounds, represented by Formulas 1 and 2, is used in the organic layer of OLEDs, enhancing luminescence efficiency and lifespan by optimizing the ligand structure and bonding configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional organic light-emitting devices are used, then device operation is achieved, but luminescence efficiency and lifespan are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelifespanVSAvoidluminescence efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the chemical structure of iridium complex compounds, specifically changing ligand types (combining cyclometalating ligands with N^N-type ligands), oxidation states (Ir(III) and Ir(V)), and molecular configurations to achieve both high luminescence efficiency and long lifespan in OLEDs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite materials by creating heteroleptic iridium complexes that combine different ligand systems (cyclometalating ligands with N^N ligands such as bipyridine, phenanthroline, or their substituted derivatives) to achieve synergistic effects that improve both luminescence efficiency and device stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If conventional organic light-emitting devices are used, then device operation is achieved, but overall performance is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveperformanceVSAvoiddevice durability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes key parameters including the oxidation state of iridium (Ir(III) and Ir(V)), the type of ligands (combining cyclometalating ligands with N^N ligands), and molecular structures to achieve enhanced device performance and durability simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by optimizing specific regions of the iridium complex molecule, such as using electron-donating or electron-withdrawing groups on ligands (e.g., substituted bipyridine or phenanthroline derivatives) to locally enhance electronic properties that contribute to overall device performance and stability

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 composition significantly improves the luminescence efficiency and lifespan of OLEDs, leading to better performance and longer device durability.

Implementation Method 1

holes and the electrons recombine in the emission layer to produce excitons. These excitons transition from an excited state to a ground state to thereby generate light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20230054166A1Composition, layer including the composition, light-emitting device including the composition, and electronic apparatus including the light-emitting device
Publication Date: 2023.02.23 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A composition, including a first compound represented by Formula 1 and a second compound represented by Formula 2:Ir(L11)n11(L12)n12(L13)n13  Formula 1Ir(L21)n21(L22)n22(L23)n23  Formula 2wherein L11, L12, L13, L21, L22, and L23 are each i) a bidentate ligand bonded to Ir of Formula 1 or 2 via two nitrogen atoms, ii) a bidentate ligand bonded to Ir of Formula 1 or 2 via a nitrogen atom and a carbon atom, or iii) a bidentate ligand bonded to Ir of Formula 1 or 2 via two carbon atoms, L11, L12, and L13 are different from one another; n11, n12, n21, and n22 are each independently 1 or 2; n13 and n23 are each independently 0 or 1; a sum of n11, n12, and n13 is 3; a sum of n21, n22, and n23 is 3; and L11 and L21 are different from each other.