Organic Light Emitting Device Compound for Charge Injection

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a continuous need for developing new materials to improve the efficiency and stability of organic light emitting devices, particularly in achieving low driving voltage and extending service life.

Innovation Solution

A compound of Formula 1 is introduced, which can be used in the organic material layers of the device, featuring specific substituents and structural configurations that enhance the device's performance by optimizing the injection and transport of holes and electrons.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional organic materials are used in the organic light emitting device, then the device structure can be maintained, but the efficiency and service life are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoidservice life
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical structure of organic materials by introducing specific functional groups (carbazole, triphenylamine, dibenzofuran) and adjusting molecular weights to optimize charge injection and transport properties. This structural parameter change resolves the contradiction by simultaneously improving efficiency through better charge transport and service life through enhanced material stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite organic material systems combining different functional components (hole injection materials, electron transport materials, and the specific compound of Formula 1) to achieve synergistic effects. This composite approach allows the device to benefit from both high efficiency (through optimized charge injection) and long service life (through improved material stability)

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Power

If conventional organic materials are used, then material compatibility is maintained, but driving voltage remains high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoidcharge injection efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the HOMO and LUMO energy levels of the organic materials through molecular structure optimization. The compound of Formula 1 is designed with specific energy level parameters that facilitate easier charge injection from electrodes, thereby reducing driving voltage while maintaining or improving charge injection efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces the compound of Formula 1 as an intermediary material layer between the electrode and the active organic layer. This intermediary compound facilitates charge transfer by providing optimal energy level matching and charge transport pathways, reducing the energy barrier (driving voltage) required for charge injection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of manufacture

If simple organic material structures are used, then manufacturing is easier, but charge transport performance is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematerial synthesis complexityVSAvoidcharge transport efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the organic material system into functionally segmented components: hole injection layer, electron transport layer, and emission layer, each with specific molecular structures optimized for their function. The compound of Formula 1 serves as a key segment with balanced hole and electron transport capabilities. This segmentation allows each component to be synthesized and optimized independently, maintaining ease of manufacture while achieving superior overall charge transport performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality optimization by designing the compound of Formula 1 with specific functional groups positioned at particular molecular locations to enhance charge transport in critical regions. The molecular structure features strategically placed electron-donating and electron-withdrawing groups that create localized charge transport pathways, improving overall device performance without requiring complex global structural changes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 service life of organic light emitting devices by facilitating better hole and electron injection, leading to reduced driving voltage and enhanced light emission characteristics.

Implementation Method 1

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

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20220153758A1Compound and organic light emitting device comprising same
Publication Date: 2022.05.19 LG CHEM LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a compound of Formula 1:wherein:Y is NR, CRxRy, O, or S;R, Rx, Ry, A1 and A2 are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, or a substituted or unsubstituted: alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, silyl, heteroaryl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group, or are bonded to an adjacent group to form a substituted or unsubstituted ring;R1 to R3 are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, or a substituted or unsubstituted: alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, silyl, heteroaryl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkyl, amine, alkenyl, or alkynyl group, or are bonded to an adjacent group to form a substituted or unsubstituted ring;R3 is optionally bonded to Y to form a substituted or unsubstituted ring,a and b are each an integer from 0 to 3; andc is an integer from 0 to 4,and an organic light emitting device including the same.