Organic EL Material Composition for Charge Transport Balance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic electroluminescent devices (OLEDs) require compounds that enhance electron and hole transport and recombination efficiency to improve device performance.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by Formula (1) is introduced, featuring specific structural elements that prevent adjacent substituents from forming rings, enhancing electron and hole transport and recombination, thereby improving device capability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional compounds are used in organic EL devices, then device structure is simple, but electron and hole transport efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectron and hole transport efficiencyVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies molecular parameters by introducing specific substituent groups (Ar1, Ar2, Ar3) at defined positions on the nitrogen-containing core structure. These parameter changes optimize electron and hole transport properties while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through systematic molecular design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The compound combines multiple functional groups (electron-transporting, hole-transporting, and light-emitting units) into a single integrated molecular structure. This composite approach enables simultaneous optimization of multiple functions (electron transport, hole transport, and light emission) within one material system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If conventional compounds are used in organic EL devices, then manufacturing process is simple, but recombination efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecombination efficiencyVSAvoidcompound molecular structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent assigns different functional characteristics to different regions of the molecule. Specific substituents (Ar1, Ar2, Ar3) are positioned to create local functional zones that facilitate electron injection, hole injection, and recombination processes at distinct molecular locations, optimizing overall device performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

By changing molecular parameters such as substituent type, position, and configuration, the patent optimizes the recombination efficiency parameter. The specific structural formula (1) with defined substituent positions creates optimal conditions for electron-hole recombination while managing molecular complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If existing compounds are used, then device capability is adequate, but further performance enhancement is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice capabilityVSAvoidcompound structural design
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic adaptability in molecular design by allowing multiple substituent options (Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 with various definitions) that can be adjusted to optimize device capability for different applications. This dynamic structural approach enables fine-tuning of device performance while managing complexity through modular design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 improves the performance of organic electroluminescent devices by optimizing electron and hole transport, leading to enhanced device capability.

Implementation Method 1

electrons from the cathode side and holes from the anode side are injected into a light emitting region, and the injected electrons and holes are recombined in the light emitting region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectron transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

electrons from the cathode side and holes from the anode side are injected into a light emitting region, and the injected electrons and holes are recombined in the light emitting region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHole transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 3

the injected electrons and holes are recombined in the light emitting region to generate an excited state, which then returns to the ground state to emit light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRecombination:

Data Source

PatentUS20250374825A1Compound, organic electroluminescent element material, organic electroluminescent element, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2025.12.04 IDEMITSU KOSAN CO LTD
  • US20250374825A1 patent drawing
  • US20250374825A1 patent drawing
  • US20250374825A1 patent drawing

AI summary

A compound for further improving the capability of an organic EL device, an organic electroluminescent device having a further improved device capability, and an electronic device including such an organic electroluminescent device, in which the compound has formula (1):wherein N*, *a1, *a3, *b1, m, n, R1A to R5A, R1B to R5B, R11B to R14B, R21A to R25A, R21B to R24B, L, Ar1, Ar2, and Ar3 are as defined in the description, the organic electroluminescent device is an organic electroluminescent device including the compound, and the electronic device is an electronic device including such an organic electroluminescent device.