OLED Emission Layer Materials for Low-Voltage Delayed Fluorescence

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic electroluminescence devices face challenges in reducing driving voltage and increasing emission efficiency and lifespan, necessitating the development of advanced light-emitting materials.

Innovation Solution

A light-emitting device incorporating a fused polycyclic compound represented by specific formulas, used in the emission layer to enhance emission efficiency and device lifespan, with the compound capable of delayed fluorescence emission and having a central wavelength in the range of 430 nm to 490 nm.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional organic electroluminescence materials are used, then device structure is simple, but emission efficiency and lifespan are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveemission efficiencyVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by developing novel organic electroluminescence materials with specific molecular structures (Formula 1) that have optimized HOMO-LUMO energy levels, electron mobility, and triplet energy states. These parameter optimizations enable the emission layer to achieve higher emission efficiency through improved charge carrier injection, transport, and recombination, while the materials themselves maintain structural simplicity suitable for conventional device fabrication

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by formulating the emission layer with specific combinations of organic compounds including host materials, guest dopants, and the novel fused polycyclic compounds of Formula 1. This composite approach allows synergistic effects where the host-guest system enables efficient energy transfer and delayed fluorescence emission, achieving high emission efficiency while maintaining compatibility with standard device architectures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Duration of action of stationary object

If conventional organic electroluminescence materials are used, then manufacturing process is simple, but device lifespan is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice lifespanVSAvoidmanufacturing process
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent improves device lifespan through parameter changes in the molecular structure of the organic electroluminescence materials. The compounds of Formula 1 are designed with specific structural parameters including fused polycyclic frameworks, electron-donating/withdrawing groups, and optimized molecular weights that enhance material stability, reduce degradation rates, and improve resistance to oxidation and moisture, thereby extending operational lifetime while remaining compatible with existing manufacturing processes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent addresses lifespan issues by developing organic materials that can be processed using low-cost, solution-based manufacturing techniques such as spin-coating and inkjet printing. The materials are designed to form stable films that resist degradation during operation, effectively creating long-lasting components through simple, scalable manufacturing processes that don't require complex equipment or multi-step fabrication

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

3Productivity

If conventional organic electroluminescence materials are used, then driving voltage is high, but emission efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveemission efficiencyVSAvoiddriving voltage
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reduces driving voltage while maintaining or improving emission efficiency through parameter changes in the energy level alignment of the organic materials. The compounds of Formula 1 are designed with optimized HOMO and LUMO energy levels that match well with adjacent transport layers, reducing energy barriers for charge injection and transport. This energy level optimization enables efficient charge carrier injection at lower applied voltages, decreasing power consumption while maintaining high emission efficiency through improved radiative recombination

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 use of the fused polycyclic compound improves emission efficiency and extends the lifespan of the light-emitting device, achieving enhanced performance in organic electroluminescence displays.

Implementation Method 1

the fused polycyclic compound is capable of delayed fluorescence emission utilizing triplet-triplet annihilation (TTA) (in which singlet excitons are generated via collision between triplet excitons)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDelayed fluorescence emission: Fluorescence

Implementation Method 2

delayed fluorescence emission utilizing triplet-triplet annihilation (TTA) (in which singlet excitons are generated via collision between triplet excitons)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTriplet-triplet annihilation:

Data Source

PatentUS12167688B2Light emitting device
Publication Date: 2024.12.10 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A light emitting device of an embodiment includes a first electrode oppositely disposed to a second electrode, and multiple organic layers disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein at least one among the organic layers includes a fused polycyclic compound represented by Formula 1, thereby showing improved emission efficiency: