OLED Interlayer Compound for Higher Efficiency and Longer Lifespan

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic light-emitting devices face challenges in achieving improved luminescence efficiency and lifespan, particularly in mobile devices and large-sized televisions, to support fine pitch and low power consumption.

Innovation Solution

Incorporation of a compound represented by Formula 1 in the interlayer of the light-emitting device, which includes a triazine moiety substituted with alkyl or cycloalkyl groups, enhancing electrical stability and charge transport ability, thereby improving driving voltage, efficiency, and lifespan.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional organic light-emitting devices are used, then device structure is simple, but luminescence efficiency and lifespan are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelifespanVSAvoidinterlayer compound structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical structure parameters of the interlayer compound by introducing specific substituents (R1-R10 groups) and functional moieties (triazine, carbazole, etc.) to optimize electrical stability and charge transport properties, thereby extending device lifespan without fundamentally changing the device architecture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite material strategies by combining multiple functional groups within the interlayer compound (e.g., triazine core with carbazole or indole substituents) to achieve synergistic effects that improve both luminescence efficiency and device stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If conventional organic light-emitting devices are used, then device structure is simple, but luminescence efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminescence efficiencyVSAvoidinterlayer compound structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes luminescence efficiency by adjusting the molecular parameters of the interlayer compound, including substituent types (electron-donating or electron-withdrawing groups) and their positions, to enhance charge carrier mobility and recombination efficiency at the emission layer

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The interlayer compound acts as an intermediary between the electrodes and emission layer, facilitating efficient charge transport and facilitating exciton formation, thereby mediating the overall luminescence efficiency of the device

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Use of energy by stationary object

If conventional organic light-emitting devices are used, then manufacturing is easier, but power consumption is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidinterlayer compound synthesis
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by stationary objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reduces power consumption by modifying the electrical parameters of the device through optimized interlayer compounds with improved charge transport properties, enabling lower operating voltages and reduced energy consumption while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through standard organic synthesis methods

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 enhances the luminescence efficiency and lifespan of the light-emitting device, supporting fine pitch and low power consumption requirements.

Implementation Method 1

enhancing electrical stability and charge transport ability

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCharge transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

Carriers, such as the holes and the electrons, recombine in the emission layer to produce excitons. These excitons may transition and decay from an excited state to a ground state, thereby generating light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20250359481A1Light-emitting device and electronic apparatus including the same
Publication Date: 2025.11.20 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A light-emitting device includes a first electrode, a second electrode facing the first electrode, and an interlayer arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode and including an emission layer, wherein the interlayer includes a compound represented by Formula 1.