Organic Electroluminescent Compound for OLED Driving Voltage

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Problem

Current organic electroluminescent devices face challenges in achieving low driving voltage, high power efficiency, and long lifetime, particularly for medium- and large-sized OLED panels, with existing compounds not effectively addressing these requirements.

Innovation Solution

An organic electroluminescent compound represented by a specific formula is introduced, which can be used in various layers of the OLED device, featuring a structure that includes substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl groups, allowing for improved hole transport and light emission properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by stationary object

If conventional organic light-emitting materials are used in OLEDs, then the device structure can be maintained, but the driving voltage remains high and power efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower efficiencyVSAvoiddriving voltage
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by stationary objectVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the chemical structure of organic light-emitting materials through specific molecular designs (formula 1 and formula 2 compounds). These structural parameter changes result in improved HOMO/LUMO energy levels and enhanced charge transport properties, which directly reduce driving voltage and improve power efficiency without changing the overall OLED device structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by combining specific host materials and dopant materials in optimized ratios. The use of compound (1) as host material with compound (2) as dopant material creates a composite light-emitting layer that achieves synergistic effects, improving both power efficiency and reducing driving voltage through enhanced exciton formation and reduced non-radiative recombination

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Duration of action of stationary object

If existing organic compounds are used in OLED layers, then manufacturing processes remain simple, but device lifetime is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice lifetimeVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses parameter changes by optimizing the chemical structure parameters of organic compounds (formula 1 and formula 2) to achieve improved thermal stability, moisture resistance, and operational stability. These molecular-level parameter changes extend device lifetime while maintaining compatibility with existing vacuum deposition and solution processing manufacturing methods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent addresses lifetime limitations by developing organic compounds with enhanced stability properties that can withstand prolonged operational stress. The specific molecular structures (formula 1 and formula 2) are designed to resist degradation from electrical stress, oxygen, and moisture, effectively extending device operational life without requiring complex encapsulation or protective structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Productivity

If conventional materials are used for medium- and large-sized OLED panels, then device scalability is maintained, but hole transport efficiency and luminous efficiency are insufficient

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically optimizing the HOMO and LUMO energy level parameters of organic compounds. The formula 1 and formula 2 structures are designed with specific energy level alignments that facilitate efficient hole injection and transport, directly improving hole transport efficiency and luminous efficiency while maintaining material processability for large-scale manufacturing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by creating optimized blends of host and dopant materials with complementary properties. The combination of formula 1 host material and formula 2 dopant material produces a composite system with enhanced charge transport pathways and improved exciton management, achieving superior luminous efficiency without significantly complicating the overall material system

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 compound enables the production of OLEDs with low driving voltage and high power efficiency, enhancing the device's performance and longevity.

Implementation Method 1

An organic electroluminescent device (OLED) changes electric energy into light by applying electricity to an organic light-emitting material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20240090321A1Organic electroluminescent compound and organic electroluminescent device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2024.03.14 DUPONT SPECIALTY MATERIALS KOREA LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to an organic electroluminescent compound and an organic electroluminescent device comprising the same. By comprising the compound according to the present disclosure, an organic electroluminescent device having improved driving voltage, power efficiency and/or lifetime characteristics compared to conventional organic electroluminescent devices can be provided.