Organic Electroluminescent Compound for Low Voltage OLED

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic electroluminescent devices face challenges in achieving low driving voltage and improved lifespan, particularly for medium- and large-sized OLED panels, with existing materials lacking in thermal stability and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

An organic electroluminescent compound represented by a specific formula is introduced, which can be used as a host material in the light-emitting layer, offering improved thermal stability and efficiency by forming a stable amorphous thin film with suitable molecular weight and glass transition temperature.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional host materials are used in OLED, then the device can operate, but the driving voltage is high and lifespan is short

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelifespanVSAvoiddriving voltage
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular weight and glass transition temperature parameters of the host material by introducing specific chemical structures (dibenzocarbazole core with heteroaryl moieties). These parameter changes result in reduced driving voltage and extended device lifespan, directly resolving the technical contradiction between reliability and energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates a composite host material system combining dibenzocarbazole core structure with various heteroaryl groups (quinazoline, quinoxaline, etc.). This composite approach achieves synergistic effects that simultaneously improve thermal stability, electrochemical stability, and device performance, addressing both lifespan and driving voltage issues.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Stability of the object's composition

If host material with high purity and suitable molecular weight is used, then vacuum deposition is improved, but thermal stability and electrochemical stability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethermal stabilityVSAvoidvacuum deposition
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the molecular weight parameter to 400-800 g/mol and glass transition temperature to 80-150°C, achieving a balance between vacuum deposition ease and thermal stability. The specific molecular weight range ensures proper film formation during vacuum deposition while the elevated glass transition temperature provides necessary thermal stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces localized heteroaryl groups (quinazoline, quinoxaline, etc.) at specific positions on the dibenzocarbazole core. This local modification approach enhances thermal and electrochemical stability at critical molecular sites while maintaining overall molecular weight and structure suitable for vacuum deposition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If amorphous thin film is formed, then device performance is improved, but film uniformity and stability are challenging

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefilm stabilityVSAvoidfilm uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent sets the glass transition temperature parameter between 80-150°C, which is critical for forming stable amorphous thin films. This temperature range ensures the material remains in amorphous state during device operation while allowing proper film formation during manufacturing, achieving both film stability and uniformity.

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 reduces driving voltage by 15% or more and enhances power efficiency and lifespan, making it suitable for use in consumer electronics like portable displays with lower power consumption.

Implementation Method 1

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

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 2

a host material should have high purity and a suitable molecular weight in order to be deposited under vacuum

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVacuum deposition: Physical Vapour Deposition

Data Source

PatentUS11708328B2Organic electroluminescent compound and organic electroluminescent device comprising the same
Publication Date: 2023.07.25 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 organic electroluminescent compound of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an organic electroluminescent device having low driving voltage and/or improved lifespan properties.