OLED Multilayer Organic Stack for Low-Voltage Long-Life Emission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic light emitting devices face challenges in enhancing efficiency and lifespan due to limitations in material selection and layer configurations.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating specific organic material layers with compounds of Chemical Formulas 1 and 2 between the anode and light emitting layer, which include arylene or heteroarylene groups, aryl or heteroaryl groups, and various substituents, to form a multilayer structure that enhances hole and electron transport.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional organic material configurations are used in the organic light emitting device, then the device structure is simple, but the efficiency is low and lifespan is short

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelifespanVSAvoidmaterial layer structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the organic material layer into multiple distinct layers (first organic material layer, second organic material layer, third organic material layer) with different functions. Each layer is optimized for specific purposes such as hole injection, electron transport, and light emission, thereby improving overall device reliability and lifespan while managing complexity through functional segmentation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite organic material structures where each layer contains specifically designed organic compounds with complementary properties. The combination of different organic materials in sequential layers creates a synergistic effect that enhances device efficiency and durability without requiring overly complex single-material solutions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If traditional organic material configurations are used in the organic light emitting device, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoidorganic material layer configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Each organic material layer is designed with specific local properties optimized for its function: the first layer focuses on hole injection capabilities, the second layer on electron transport, and the third layer on light emission. This localized optimization of material properties within each layer improves overall device efficiency while keeping the manufacturing process manageable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes various parameters including the chemical structure of organic compounds, layer thickness, and material composition ratios to enhance device efficiency. By systematically adjusting these parameters in each layer, the invention achieves high productivity without requiring excessively complex manufacturing procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Power

If conventional material structures are used, then the device is easy to manufacture, but the driving voltage is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoidmultilayer organic material structure
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The multilayer structure segments the electrical function across different layers, with each layer optimized for specific charge transport requirements. This segmentation allows for better voltage distribution and reduced overall driving voltage compared to conventional single-layer structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The composite organic material structure combines materials with complementary electrical properties, creating efficient charge injection and transport pathways that reduce the driving voltage required for device operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

4Productivity

If simple organic material layers are used, then the device structure is simple, but the interaction between layers is insufficient leading to reduced performance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice performanceVSAvoidorganic material layer configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces intermediate organic material layers that facilitate optimal interaction between adjacent layers. These intermediate layers act as mediators for charge and energy transfer, ensuring efficient inter-layer communication and enhanced overall device performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The composite layer structure creates multiple interfaces with optimized interactions between different organic materials. Each interface is designed to maximize charge transfer efficiency and minimize energy loss, thereby enhancing device performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 structure improves efficiency and reduces the driving voltage while extending the lifespan of 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

PatentUS12610736B2Organic light emitting device
Publication Date: 2026.04.21 LG CHEM LTD
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AI summary

The present specification relates to an organic light emitting device including an anode, a first organic material layer including a compound of Chemical Formula 1, a second organic material layer including a compound of Chemical Formula 2, a light emitting layer and a cathode:wherein all the variables are described herein.