OLED Donor Substrate Double-Layer Light Absorption Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
The thermal transfer method for forming an organic emission layer in OLED displays has a low light absorptance due to the reflectivity of materials like molybdenum or chromium, leading to a decreased transfer rate and deteriorated resolution.
Innovation Solution
A donor substrate with a double-layer light absorption structure, including a support layer, a first light absorption layer, a buffer layer with a transparent oxide film, and a second light absorption layer, which improves light absorption by re-absorbing reflected or scattered light, and a method for manufacturing OLED displays using this substrate to enhance the transfer rate of organic materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single light absorption layer made of molybdenum or chromium is used, then the structure is simple, but the light absorptance is low due to reflectivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a composite light absorption layer structure consisting of multiple layers with different materials and properties. Specifically, it uses a combination of a first light absorption layer (molybdenum or chromium), a buffer layer (transparent oxide film), and a second light absorption layer (molybdenum or chromium). This composite structure achieves high light absorptance by combining materials with complementary optical properties, where the buffer layer prevents reflection between the metal layers while the metal layers provide strong absorption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested multi-layer structure where the buffer layer is positioned between the first and second light absorption layers. This nested arrangement allows the light to interact with multiple absorption interfaces, with each layer contributing to the overall absorption. The buffer layer嵌套 (nested) within the light absorption structure serves to trap and redirect light, increasing the path length and absorption efficiency without significantly increasing the overall device complexity.
2Ease of manufacture
If a single light absorption layer is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the transfer rate of organic material decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The composite light absorption layer structure with the buffer layer intermediate structure enables efficient thermal transfer to the organic material. The multiple layers work synergistically to convert light energy to heat more effectively, which then transfers to the organic material at a higher rate, improving productivity without complicating the manufacturing process beyond a reasonable extent.
Solution Approach 2:
The buffer layer acts as an intermediary between the light absorption layers and the organic material. It facilitates the transfer of thermal energy from the metal absorption layers to the organic material while maintaining structural integrity. This intermediary layer ensures efficient energy transfer, thereby improving the transfer rate of organic material during the manufacturing process.
3Device complexity
If a single light absorption layer is used, then the device structure is simple, but the resolution deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The nested multi-layer structure with the buffer layer positioned between the absorption layers creates a more precise thermal transfer interface. This nested arrangement allows for better control of the thermal energy distribution, which directly impacts the resolution of the transferred organic material pattern. The additional interface provided by the buffer layer enables finer control over the transfer process, improving manufacturing precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The composite structure with different material properties (metal absorption layers and transparent oxide buffer layer) enables precise control over light absorption and heat distribution. This material composition allows the system to achieve high resolution by controlling the spatial distribution of thermal energy, ensuring that organic material is transferred only in the desired pattern areas with sharp boundaries.
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 double-layer light absorption structure significantly increases the light absorptance, improving the transfer rate of organic materials and enhancing the resolution of OLED displays by converting incident light into heat for efficient material transfer.
Implementation Method 1
a light absorption layer disposed on the support layer... irradiating light to the donor substrate and forming an organic emission layer by transferring the transfer layer on the pixel electrode by heat of the light absorption layer
Implementation Method 2
transferring the transfer layer on the pixel electrode by heat of the light absorption layer
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AI summary
A donor substrate includes: a support layer; a first light absorption layer disposed on the support layer; a buffer layer disposed on the first absorption layer; a second light absorption layer disposed on the buffer layer; and a transfer layer disposed on the second absorption layer, wherein the buffer layer includes a transparent oxide film.


