Organic Compound for OLED Driving Voltage and Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic electronic elements face challenges in achieving high thermal stability and efficient charge balance, leading to limitations in luminous efficiency, color purity, and lifespan due to the lack of stable and efficient materials for the organic material layers.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by a specific formula is used as a host or dopant in the light-emitting layer, optimizing energy levels and T1 values across the organic material layers to improve the efficiency, stability, and lifespan of the organic electric element.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional organic materials are used in the organic material layer, then the element can operate, but the luminous efficiency and lifespan are limited due to poor thermal stability and inefficient charge balance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminous efficiencyVSAvoidthermal stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular structure of organic compounds by adjusting parameters such as substituting hydrogen atoms with fluorine atoms, changing ring structures, and modifying side chains. These parameter changes in molecular structure lead to improved thermal stability and charge balance, thereby resolving the contradiction between luminous efficiency and thermal stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent develops composite organic materials by combining different functional units within a single molecule or through material layer combinations. The compound includes multiple functional groups (electron-transporting groups, hole-transporting groups, light-emitting groups) that work synergistically to achieve both high luminous efficiency and thermal stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Power

If the driving voltage is high, then the element can maintain operation, but the Joule heating causes crystallization of organic material and reduces lifespan

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoidlifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the electrical parameters of the organic material by optimizing molecular structure to improve charge carrier mobility and balance between electrons and holes. This reduces the driving voltage required for operation and minimizes Joule heating, thereby extending element lifespan

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the potential harm of high driving voltage and Joule heating into benefit by designing materials that efficiently transport charges at lower voltages. The optimized organic compound reduces energy loss and heat generation, turning the challenge of power consumption into an advantage for longevity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Device complexity

If only one light emitting material is used, then the structure is simple, but the color purity deteriorates and luminous efficiency reduces due to intermolecular interactions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematerial layer structureVSAvoidluminous efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by incorporating specific functional groups at particular positions within the organic compound molecule. Different parts of the molecule perform different functions (electron transport, hole transport, light emission) with optimized local properties, achieving high luminous efficiency without requiring complex multi-material structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent designs a universal organic compound that performs multiple functions simultaneously: electron transport, hole transport, and light emission. This multi-functional material eliminates the need for complex multi-layer structures while maintaining high luminous efficiency and color purity

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

4Productivity

If efficiency is increased, then the driving voltage is lowered, but achieving optimal efficiency requires complex optimization of energy levels and material properties across multiple layers

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveefficiencyVSAvoidmaterial optimization complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple functions (electron transport, hole transport, light emission) into a single organic compound, eliminating the need for complex multi-layer optimization. By combining these functions in one material, the patent simplifies the optimization process while achieving high efficiency and low driving voltage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 significantly lowers driving voltage, enhances luminous efficiency, and extends the lifespan of the organic electric element by optimizing energy levels and interfacial properties within the organic material layers.

Implementation Method 1

excitons generated in the light emitting layer are transported to the dopant, thus emitting light with high efficiency

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEnergy transfer:

Implementation Method 2

the crystallization of an organic material due to Joule heating generated during operation is reduced

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Data Source

PatentUS11691966B2Compound for organic electronic element, organic electronic element using the same, and an electronic device thereof
Publication Date: 2023.07.04 DUK SAN NEOLUX
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AI summary

The present invention provides the compound represented by Formula 1, an organic electric element comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, and an organic material layer formed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and electronic device thereof, and by comprising the compound represented by Formula 1 in the organic material layer, the driving voltage of the organic electronic device can be lowered, and the luminous efficiency and life time of the organic electronic device can be improved.