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 the lifetime of these devices.

Innovation Solution

A novel compound of Chemical Formula 1 is introduced, which can be used in various organic material layers, such as hole injection, hole transport, light emission, electron transport, or electron injection layers, improving the performance of organic light emitting devices by optimizing their efficiency and stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional organic materials are used in organic light emitting devices, then the device structure is simple, but the efficiency is low and lifetime is short

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoiddevice lifetime
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a novel compound with specific molecular structure parameters ( Chemical Formula 1 with defined substituents Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and linkers L1, L2) to optimize the HOMO/LUMO energy levels and charge transport properties, thereby improving both efficiency and lifetime simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a composite material approach by designing a compound that integrates multiple functional moieties (electron-transporting groups, hole-transporting groups, and light-emitting groups) into a single molecular structure, enabling multifunctional performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Power

If conventional organic materials are used in organic light emitting devices, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the driving voltage is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoidmaterial synthesis complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular parameters of the organic material to achieve optimized energy level alignment between the organic layer and electrodes, resulting in reduced driving voltage while maintaining manufacturability through established synthesis routes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The novel compound acts as an intermediary material between the electrodes and the light-emitting layer, facilitating improved charge injection and transport, which reduces the driving voltage required for device operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If conventional organic materials are used in organic light emitting devices, then the device structure is simple, but the efficiency and stability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice stabilityVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a composite molecular structure integrating electron-transporting, hole-transporting, and light-emitting functionalities into a single compound, improving device efficiency and stability through synergistic effects

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The novel compound serves multiple functions simultaneously (electron transport, hole transport, and light emission), reducing the need for multiple separate layers and improving overall device reliability while managing structural complexity

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 enhances the efficiency and reduces the driving voltage of organic light emitting devices, leading to improved performance and extended lifetime.

Implementation Method 1

an organic light emitting phenomenon is a phenomenon where electrical energy is converted into light energy by using an organic material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS11370782B2Compound and organic light emitting device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2022.06.28 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, with the proviso that at least one X is N;Y is O or S;L1 and L2 are each independently a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted C6-60 arylene, or a substituted or unsubstituted C2-60 heteroarylene containing at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S;Ar1 and Ar2 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C6-60 aryl, or a substituted or unsubstituted C2-60 heteroaryl containing at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S; andAr3 is a substituted or unsubstituted C6-60 aryl, or a substituted or unsubstituted C2-60 heteroaryl containing at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S;and to an organic light emitting device including the same.