Novel Compound for Solution-Processed OLED Layers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic light emitting devices face limitations in process costs and efficiency, particularly in using solution processes for all layers, with existing technologies only processing HIL, HTL, and EML through solution processes while requiring hybrid processes for other layers.

Innovation Solution

A novel compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, which can be used in the organic material layers of organic light emitting devices, enabling a solution process and improving efficiency, reducing driving voltage, and enhancing lifetime characteristics.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a solution process is used for all organic light emitting device layers, then process costs are reduced and manufacturing efficiency is improved, but current technology has limitations and requires hybrid processes for other layers

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocess costVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent develops a novel compound that can be used in multiple organic light emitting device layers (HIL, HTL, EML, ETL, EIL) through a single solution process. This multi-functional material enables all layers to be processed using the same solution method, eliminating the need for hybrid processes and reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining cost efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Manufacturing precision

If conventional deposition processes are used, then manufacturing precision and material performance are maintained, but process costs increase and manufacturing efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematerial performanceVSAvoidmanufacturing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the processing parameters from conventional deposition methods to solution process methods. The novel compound is specifically designed to maintain appropriate molecular weight, glass transition temperature, and solubility parameters that enable solution processing while preserving the functional performance required for efficient charge transport and light emission in OLED layers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If solution process is used for HIL, HTL, and EML layers, then manufacturing efficiency is improved, but other layers still require traditional deposition processes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing efficiencyVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extends the solution process capability from initially only HIL, HTL, and EML layers to all organic layers including ETL and EIL. The novel compound's molecular structure and physical properties are optimized to enable solution processing across all layer types, creating a fully unified manufacturing approach that eliminates the hybrid process requirement and maximizes manufacturing efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 allows for the use of a solution process in forming organic light emitting device layers, improving efficiency, reducing driving voltage, and extending the lifetime of the devices.

Implementation Method 1

the present disclosure provides a novel material for an organic light emitting device that can be used for an organic light emitting device and at the same time, can be used for a solution process

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSolution process: Solvation

Implementation Method 2

The organic light emitting device using the organic light emitting phenomenon has characteristics such as a wide viewing angle, an excellent contrast, a fast response time, an excellent luminance, driving voltage and response speed

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentEP4279492B1Novel compound and organic light emitting device comprising same
Publication Date: 2025.01.01 LG CHEM LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a novel compound and an organic light emitting device including the same.