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Problem

There is a continuous need for developing new materials for organic light emitting devices to improve efficiency and stability.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, which includes a specific functional group Ar1 bonded to a phenanthrofuran or phenanthrothiophene structure through an intermediate linking group L1, is used in the organic material layer of the device, enhancing electron and hole transfer and resulting in reduced driving voltage, improved efficiency, and extended service life.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional organic materials are used in the organic material layer, then the device structure is simple, but the driving voltage is high and the service life is short

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical structure of organic materials by introducing specific functional groups (X1=O or S, Ar1 groups, L1 linking groups) to change the electrical and optical properties of the material, achieving lower driving voltage and extended service life through molecular design rather than structural complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses composite organic material structures combining multiple functional groups and moieties (phenanthrofuran/phenanthrothiophene cores with various aromatic substituents) to achieve synergistic effects that simultaneously reduce driving voltage and improve device stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If conventional organic materials are used in the organic material layer, then the material selection is simple, but the light emitting efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emitting efficiencyVSAvoidmaterial structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes light emitting efficiency by changing molecular parameters including HOMO-LUMO energy levels, conjugation length, and substituent types (Ar1 groups with different electron-donating/withdrawing properties) to control electron-hole recombination and photon emission characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces specific functional groups at particular positions in the molecular structure (X1 at the core, Ar1 at substituent positions, L1 as linking groups) to create localized electronic properties that enhance charge transport and light emission at critical sites without requiring complex overall device architecture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 achieves a low driving voltage, high light emitting efficiency, and a longer service life for the organic light emitting device.

Implementation Method 1

An organic light emission phenomenon generally refers to a phenomenon converting electrical energy to light energy using an organic material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20260090264A1Compound and organic light-emitting device comprising same
Publication Date: 2026.03.26 LG CHEM LTD
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AI summary

A compound of Chemical Formula 1:where X1 is O or S, Ar1 is a pyrenyl group that is unsubstituted or substituted with at least one selected from the group consisting of deuterium, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, and a heteroaryl group; a fluoranthenyl group that is unsubstituted or substituted with at least one selected from the group consisting of deuterium, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, and a heteroaryl group; or a phenanthrenyl group that is unsubstituted or substituted with at least one selected from the group consisting of deuterium, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, and a heteroaryl group; and the other substituents are as described in the specification;and an organic light-emitting device including the same.