Organic Light-Emitting Compound for Voltage and Efficiency

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Problem

There is a continuous need to develop materials that improve the performance, service life, and efficiency of organic light emitting devices, particularly in terms of reducing driving voltage and enhancing light efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 is used in the organic light emitting device, which includes specific structural features such as arylene groups and substituents, and is incorporated into one or more layers of the organic material layer between the electrodes, facilitating electron transport and hole blocking.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If conventional organic thin film materials are used, then the device structure is simple, but the driving voltage is high and light efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoiddevice performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular structure of organic compounds by changing parameters such as introducing electron-transporting groups (e.g., triazine, pyrimidine rings) and adjusting substituent positions to optimize HOMO/LUMO energy levels, thereby reducing driving voltage while maintaining device performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite organic materials combining host compounds (e.g., mCP, TCTA) with dopant compounds featuring specific functional groups to create light-emitting layers that achieve both low driving voltage and high light efficiency through synergistic effects

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Use of energy by moving object

If conventional organic thin film materials are used, then the device structure is simple, but light efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight efficiencyVSAvoidmaterial structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces specific functional groups (e.g., electron-transporting triazine rings, hole-blocking groups) at localized positions within the organic compound molecules to enhance light efficiency without requiring complete structural redesign of the entire device

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes molecular parameters such as triplet energy levels (ET), HOMO/LUMO gaps, and steric hindrance parameters to improve light efficiency while controlling material structure complexity through systematic molecular design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Duration of action of stationary object

If conventional organic thin film materials are used, then the service life is limited, but the device structure remains simple

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice lifeVSAvoidthermal stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enhances thermal stability by modifying molecular parameters including increasing molecular weight through extended conjugation, introducing rigid aromatic groups (e.g., xanthene, dibenzofuran), and optimizing packing parameters to improve service life while maintaining device functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 lowers the driving voltage, improves light efficiency, and extends the service life of the organic light emitting device through its thermal stability and optimal energy levels for electron transport and hole blocking.

Implementation Method 1

enhance electron transport and block holes, thereby reducing driving voltage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectron transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

enhance electron transport and block holes

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHole blocking: Electrical Resistance

Implementation Method 3

When a voltage is applied to an organic light emitting device having the structure, electrons and holes injected from the two electrodes are bonded to each other in an organic thin film to make a pair, and then emit light while being extinguished

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS11653564B2Compound and organic light-emitting device comprising same
Publication Date: 2023.05.16 LG CHEM LTD
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AI summary

The present specification provides a compound of Chemical Formula 1 and an organic light emitting device including the same. The compound of Chemical Formula 1 used in an organic material layer of the organic light emitting device provides improved driving voltage and light efficiency, and increased service lifetime.