Manganese Complex Host Quantum Dot Emission Layer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current display devices using quantum dots for light emission face challenges in reliability and lifespan, as well as suboptimal color reproduction and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A light emitting device is developed with an emission layer comprising a manganese complex compound and quantum dots, where the manganese complex compound acts as a host and the quantum dots as dopants, optimized in weight ratio and structure to enhance light emitting efficiency and lifespan, and integrated into a display device with a light control layer for improved color reproduction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If quantum dots are used as light emitting materials to improve color reproduction characteristics, then color reproduction is improved, but reliability and lifespan deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor reproduction characteristicsVSAvoidreliability and lifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite material system consisting of quantum dots dispersed in an organic host material. The quantum dots provide superior color reproduction through quantum confinement effects, while the organic host material provides a protective matrix that improves reliability and lifespan. This composite structure allows both materials to contribute their respective advantages - the quantum dots for optical performance and the host material for structural stability and protection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Illumination intensity

If quantum dots are used as light emitting materials to improve color reproduction characteristics, then color reproduction is improved, but light emitting efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor reproduction characteristicsVSAvoidlight emitting efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The organic host material acts as an intermediary between the quantum dots and the electrical excitation source. It facilitates efficient energy transfer to the quantum dots through its triplet state, which then transfers energy to the quantum dot excitons. This intermediary mechanism improves overall light emitting efficiency while maintaining the superior color reproduction properties of the quantum dots.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 solution results in a display device with increased lifespan, improved light emitting efficiency, and enhanced color reproduction characteristics, addressing the limitations of existing quantum dot-based technologies.

Implementation Method 1

an emission layer which includes a quantum dot and a host material and has an increased life span and an improved light emitting efficiency

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoluminescence: Photoluminescence

Implementation Method 2

The emission layer includes a manganese complex compound and a quantum dot. The emission layer includes a host and a dopant, the host includes the manganese complex compound, and the dopant includes the quantum dot.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEnergy transfer:

Data Source

PatentEP3754735B1Light emitting device and display device including the same
Publication Date: 2023.05.03 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A light emitting device may include a first electrode, a second electrode opposite to the first electrode, and an emission layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The emission layer may include a manganese complex compound and a quantum dot. It is possible to improve life span and light emitting efficiency characteristics of the light emitting device.