Organic Light Emitting Device Compound for Efficiency and Lifetime

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for new materials in organic light emitting devices to enhance efficiency, reduce driving voltage, and improve lifetime characteristics.

Innovation Solution

A novel compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 is introduced, which can be used in various layers of an organic light emitting device, including as a hole injection material, hole transport material, light emitting material, electron transport material, or electron injection material.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional organic materials are used in organic light emitting devices, then the device structure and operation are straightforward, but the efficiency is insufficient and lifetime characteristics are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveefficiencyVSAvoidlifetime characteristics
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular structure parameters of organic compounds by introducing specific heteroaryl groups (X being N or CH) and substituent patterns (Chemical Formulas 2-1 to 2-3) to optimize electronic properties. This structural parameter change improves both efficiency and lifetime characteristics simultaneously by enhancing charge transport and stabilizing the material against degradation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite organic material layers comprising multiple functional components including the novel compound of Chemical Formula 1 combined with other organic materials. This composite approach allows synergistic effects where different materials contribute specific properties (hole injection, electron transport, light emission) to achieve improved efficiency and reliability together.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Power

If conventional organic materials are used in organic light emitting devices, then material selection is simple, but driving voltage remains high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoidmaterial applicability
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The novel compound of Chemical Formula 1 is designed with versatile functionality that allows it to be used in multiple device layers including hole injection layer, hole transport layer, light emitting layer, electron transport layer, and electron injection layer. This multi-functionality reduces driving voltage across different device configurations while maintaining broad material applicability.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes molecular parameters such as HOMO/LUMO energy levels, charge mobility, and molecular weight through systematic structural modifications of Chemical Formula 1. These parameter changes enable lower driving voltage by improving charge injection and transport efficiency while maintaining versatility across different device architectures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 of organic light emitting devices, achieves low driving voltage, and enhances lifetime characteristics when used in the devices.

Implementation Method 1

an organic light emitting phenomenon refers to a phenomenon where electric energy is converted into light energy by using an organic material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS12275736B2Compound and organic light emitting device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2025.04.15 LG CHEM LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a compound of Chemical Formula 1:wherein:each X is independently N or CH, provided that at least one X is N;Ar1 and Ar2 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C6-60 aryl or a substituted or unsubstituted C5-60 heteroaryl containing one or more of N, O and S;Ar3 is a substituted or unsubstituted C5-60 heteroaryl containing at least one N;D is a substituent of any one of the following Chemical Formulas 2-1 to 2-3:wherein:Y1 is O, S, NR2, or CR3R4;n is an integer of 0 to 10;each R1 is independently hydrogen, deuterium, or a substituted or unsubstituted: C1-60 alkyl, C3-60 cycloalkyl, C6-60 aryl, or C5-60 heteroaryl containing one or more of N, O and S; andR2 to R4 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C1-60 alkyl or a substituted or unsubstituted C6-60 aryl,and an organic light emitting device comprising the same.