OLED Organic Compound Composition for Efficient Charge Recombination

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic electroluminescent devices (OLEDs) face challenges in achieving high-performance electron and hole transport, leading to inefficient recombination in the light-emitting region.

Innovation Solution

Incorporation of a novel compound represented by formula (1A) or (1B) in the organic layers, which enhances electron and hole transport, improving the overall performance of the OLEDs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional organic layers are used in OLEDs, then device structure is simple, but electron and hole transport efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectron and hole transport efficiencyVSAvoidorganic layer composition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical structure of organic compounds by introducing specific functional groups (formula 2A-2D) to alter electron and hole transport properties. This changes the material parameters to achieve higher transport efficiency without fundamentally changing the device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses composite organic layers containing multiple compounds with different functions (electron transport, hole transport, light emission) to achieve synergistic effects. This allows simultaneous improvement of electron and hole transport while maintaining device performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If conventional materials are used, then material selection is straightforward, but recombination efficiency in light emitting region is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecombination efficiencyVSAvoidmaterial selection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent assigns different functional compounds to different regions of the organic layers. Electron transport compounds are placed in electron transport regions, hole transport compounds in hole transport regions, and light emitting compounds in the light emitting region. This local optimization maximizes recombination efficiency while maintaining manufacturing feasibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses specific organic compounds as intermediaries to facilitate efficient electron and hole recombination in the light emitting region. These intermediary materials mediate the interaction between electrons and holes, enabling efficient energy transfer and light emission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Illumination intensity

If existing compounds are used in organic layers, then device structure is maintained, but light emission performance is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission intensityVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies molecular parameters of organic compounds (formula 1A and 1B) including substituent groups (R1-R36), aromatic rings (L1-L6), and heterocyclic groups (HET, X1, X2, Ar) to optimize light emission properties. These parameter changes enhance radiative recombination efficiency and light output intensity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs composite material systems where multiple organic compounds with complementary properties are combined. This includes electron transport compounds, hole transport compounds, and light emitting compounds that work synergistically to achieve high light emission intensity while maintaining structural organization.

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 improves the performance of OLEDs by facilitating efficient electron and hole recombination, resulting in enhanced light emission.

Implementation Method 1

it is important to develop a material that efficiently transports electrons or holes to the light emitting region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectron and hole transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

The injected electrons and holes recombine in the light emitting region to produce an excited state, which then returns to the ground state while emitting light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS12543494B2Compound, material for organic electroluminescent elements, organic electroluminescent element, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2026.02.03 IDEMITSU KOSAN CO LTD
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AI summary

A compound represented by the following formula (1A) or (1B):(the symbols in the formulae (1A) and (1B) have the same meaning as defined in the specification), an organic electroluminescent device containing the compound, and an electronic device including the organic electroluminescent device.