OLED Compound with Arylene Group for Charge Transport

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Problem

Current organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) face challenges in achieving high efficiency and long lifespan, particularly in large-size flat panel displays, due to limitations in hole and electron mobility and electrochemical stability of organic materials.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, which includes a substituted or unsubstituted C6 to C30 arylene group, is used in the organic layer of OLEDs, enhancing both hole and electron transport characteristics and providing excellent electrochemical and thermal stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional organic materials are used in OLEDs, then the device structure can be maintained, but hole and electron mobility are insufficient and electrochemical stability is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrochemical stabilityVSAvoidhole and electron mobility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs composite organic materials comprising specific molecular structures with electron-donating groups (such as carbazole, triphen胺) combined with electron-accepting groups (such as benzodiazepine, dibenzofuran). This composite approach creates materials that simultaneously achieve high hole mobility (through electron-donating moieties) and high electron mobility (through electron-accepting moieties), while the overall molecular architecture provides electrochemical stability. The synergistic combination of different functional groups within the same material resolves the contradiction between mobility and stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent systematically varies molecular parameters including the types of substituents (R1-R6), the positions of heteroatoms (X1-X6), and the overall molecular geometry to optimize both charge transport and stability. By changing parameters such as introducing bulky substituents to prevent aggregation, adjusting HOMO/LUMO energy levels through substituent selection, and modifying molecular planarity, the patent achieves simultaneous improvement in mobility and electrochemical stability without compromising device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If organic materials with improved charge transport are used, then hole and electron mobility increase, but electrochemical stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehole and electron mobilityVSAvoidelectrochemical stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different functional regions within the molecular structure to perform different functions. Specifically, electron-donating groups (such as carbazole units at positions R1-R3) are localized to enhance hole transport, while electron-accepting groups (such as benzodiazepine or dibenzofuran units at positions R4-R6) are localized to enhance electron transport. The core molecular framework provides structural stability. This spatial separation of functions within the same molecule allows simultaneous optimization of mobility and stability without mutual interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Productivity

If new organic compounds are developed to enhance performance, then efficiency and lifespan improve, but material complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoidmaterial structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs organic compounds with multi-functional moieties that simultaneously perform multiple roles: charge transport (both holes and electrons), electrochemical stability, and even auxiliary functions such as host-guest interactions for dopants. For example, the carbazole unit provides hole transport and structural rigidity, while the benzodiazepine unit provides electron transport and planarity. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate materials for different functions, thereby managing complexity while enhancing overall device efficiency and lifespan.

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 compound improves the efficiency and lifespan of OLEDs by reinforcing hole and electron transport capabilities, leading to better efficiency, reduced driving voltage, and enhanced stability, as demonstrated in the organic light emitting diodes manufactured using this compound.

Implementation Method 1

enhancing both hole and electron transport characteristics

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCharge transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

an organic light emitting diode converts electrical energy into light by applying current to an organic light emitting material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentEP3023425B1Compound, organic optoelectronic element comprising same, and display device
Publication Date: 2019.03.20 SAMSUNG SDI CO LTD
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  • EP3023425B1 patent drawing
  • EP3023425B1 patent drawing

AI summary

A compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, an organic optoelectronic device including the same and a display device including the organic optoelectronic device are disclosed. A structure of the compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 is described in the specification. The compound provides an organic optoelectronic device having high efficiency, long life-span and the like characteristics.