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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic electroluminescent devices face challenges in achieving high luminous efficiency and long lifespan, particularly in the use of specific combinations of compounds as an electron blocking layer and host material for the light-emitting layer.

Innovation Solution

An organic electroluminescent device is designed with a first electrode, a second electrode, a light-emitting layer between the electrodes, and at least one electron blocking layer between the first electrode and the light-emitting layer. The electron blocking layer comprises a compound represented by Formula 1, and the light-emitting layer includes at least two kinds of compounds.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If conventional phosphorescent materials are used in OLEDs, then luminous efficiency is improved, but device lifespan and stability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminous efficiencyVSAvoiddevice lifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of the electron blocking layer by introducing specific compounds with Formula 1 containing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups and diphenylamine structures. This parameter change in material composition improves both luminous efficiency and device lifespan simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between efficiency and reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite material strategy by combining the novel electron blocking layer compound (Formula 1) with specific host materials (Formula 2 or 3) and phosphorescent dopants. This composite approach creates synergistic effects that enhance both luminous efficiency and operational stability, addressing the contradiction between efficiency improvement and lifespan deterioration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Device complexity

If existing compound combinations are used in electron blocking layer and light-emitting layer, then device structure is simple, but luminous efficiency and lifespan are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure complexityVSAvoidluminous efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality principle by optimizing the electron blocking layer with a specifically designed compound (Formula 1) that has localized electron-blocking functionality. This targeted local optimization in the electron blocking layer, while maintaining simplicity elsewhere in the device structure, achieves high luminous efficiency without significantly increasing overall device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Device complexity

If existing compound combinations are used in electron blocking layer and light-emitting layer, then device structure is simple, but lifespan characteristics deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure complexityVSAvoiddevice lifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical parameters of the electron blocking layer compound to include specific structural features (nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups, diphenylamine structures) that enhance device lifespan. This parameter optimization achieves long lifespan characteristics while maintaining relatively simple device structure

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 proposed solution enables the creation of organic electroluminescent devices with high luminous efficiency and long lifespan characteristics, effectively addressing the limitations of existing technologies.

Implementation Method 1

Organic electroluminescent device and organic electroluminescent compound for the same

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20250176426A1Organic electroluminescent device and organic electroluminescent compound for the same
Publication Date: 2025.05.29 DUPONT SPECIALTY MATERIALS KOREA LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to an organic electroluminescent device. By comprising a compound and/or an organic electroluminescent material according to the present disclosure, an organic electroluminescent device exhibiting higher luminous efficiency and/or longer lifespan characteristics compared to conventional organic electroluminescent devices can be provided.