OLED Compound Composition for Full Solution Processing Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic light emitting devices face limitations in process efficiency and stability, particularly when using a solution process for all layers, necessitating a hybrid approach that combines deposition and solution processes.

Innovation Solution

A novel compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, featuring benzofuranyl or benzothiophenyl structures, is introduced for use in organic light emitting devices, enabling a fully solution-processable organic material layer that enhances efficiency and lifespan.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a solution process is used for all organic light emitting device layers, then process cost is reduced and manufacturing efficiency is improved, but device stability and reliability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing efficiencyVSAvoiddevice stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical parameters of the organic compound by introducing specific molecular structures (benzofuranyl or benzothiophenyl groups) that enable the material to be processed via solution methods while maintaining device stability. This allows the material to achieve both solution processability and reliable device performance simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If a hybrid process combining deposition and solution processes is used, then device stability is improved, but process complexity and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice stabilityVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent develops a universal solution-processable organic compound that can be used across multiple device layers and configurations. The compound's molecular structure enables it to function effectively in various device architectures while being processed through a single solution method, eliminating the need for hybrid processes.

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

3Reliability

If conventional deposition processes are used for organic material layers, then device stability is maintained, but manufacturing efficiency and production cost deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice stabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical deposition process with a chemical solution process. The organic compound is dissolved in a solvent and applied to the substrate through solution methods, substituting the physical vapor deposition mechanism with a chemically-based coating approach that is more efficient and cost-effective.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 extends the lifetime of organic light emitting devices by allowing a complete solution process, reducing driving voltage and improving stability.

Implementation Method 1

one or more layers of the organic material layers include the compound... can be used for a solution process

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDissolution: Solvation

Implementation Method 2

electric energy is converted into light energy by using an organic material... when the injected holes and electrons meet each other, an exciton is formed, and light is emitted when the exciton falls to a ground state again

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS12540145B2Compound and organic light emitting device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2026.02.03 LG CHEM LTD
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  • US12540145B2 patent drawing
  • US12540145B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present disclosure provides a novel compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1 and an organic light emitting device including the same:wherein R1, R2 and n1 are described herein.