Hole Transport Layer Compound for LED Efficiency and Thermal Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional light emitting diodes (LEDs) face challenges with short lifespan and low power efficiency, as well as limited thermal stability, which are not adequately addressed by existing materials.

Innovation Solution

A novel compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 is introduced, which is used in the hole transport layer of the LED, enhancing hole injection and transport abilities, and is structured to improve light emitting efficiency, lifespan, and thermal stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional materials are used in the light emitting diode, then the device structure is simple and manufacturing is easier, but the light emitting life-span is short and power efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emitting life-spanVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular structure parameters of the hole transport layer compound by introducing specific substituents (Formula 2-1 or 2-2) at defined positions (L1-L4) of the core structure (Formula 1). This systematic parameter change optimizes hole injection and transport properties, directly improving power efficiency and lifespan without fundamentally changing the device architecture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite material design by combining a core heterocyclic structure (Formula 1) with specific functional substituents (Formula 2-1 or 2-2) to create a hole transport layer compound with enhanced properties. This composite molecular structure achieves superior power efficiency and lifespan compared to conventional single-structure materials

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Use of energy by moving object

If conventional materials are used in the light emitting diode, then the manufacturing process is simpler, but the power efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower efficiencyVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes power efficiency by changing the chemical parameters of the hole transport layer compound. The specific substitution patterns (Formula 2-1 or 2-2) at positions L1-L4 are designed to enhance charge transport properties, reducing energy loss and improving overall power efficiency while maintaining compatibility with existing manufacturing processes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If conventional materials are used in the light emitting diode, then the device structure is simpler, but the thermal stability is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethermal stabilityVSAvoidcompound molecular structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enhances thermal stability by modifying the molecular parameters of the hole transport layer compound. The introduction of specific rigid substituents (Formula 2-1 or 2-2) at defined positions increases the glass transition temperature and thermal decomposition temperature of the material, improving thermal stability without altering the basic device structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite molecular structure design combining a stable core heterocyclic framework (Formula 1) with thermally stable substituents (Formula 2-1 or 2-2). This composite structure leverages the thermal stability of both components to achieve superior overall thermal performance

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 novel compound significantly improves the power efficiency and lifespan of LEDs while enhancing thermal stability, outperforming comparative examples in both efficiency and durability under accelerated testing conditions.

Implementation Method 1

the novel compound of the present invention may improve hole injection and/or transport abilities of the light emitting diode

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHole transport: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS9842998B2Compound, and light emitting diode and electronic apparatus comprising same
Publication Date: 2017.12.12 LMS
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AI summary

In a novel compound, and a light emitting diode and an electronic apparatus including the same, the novel compound is represented by the following Chemical Formula 1.