OLED Organic Compounds with Nitrogen Heterocycles for Color Accuracy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) face challenges in achieving saturated red, green, and blue emissions required for full color displays, with conventional materials struggling to meet industry standards for color accuracy and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A novel compound with Formula I is introduced, comprising specific substituents and ring structures that can be used in OLEDs to enhance color emission properties, allowing for the creation of saturated colors and improved display performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If conventional organic materials are used in OLEDs, then the device structure and manufacturing process are relatively simple, but the color accuracy and emission saturation required for full color displays cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor accuracyVSAvoidmaterial structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular parameters of organic compounds by introducing specific heteroatoms (nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur) and substituent groups at defined positions in the molecular structure. This changes the electronic properties and HOMO-LUMO energy levels of the materials, enabling precise control over emission color and saturation to meet display standards

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite organic materials formed by combining different molecular fragments (core structures with various substituents) to create emissive compounds with tailored properties. These composite molecular structures achieve the required color accuracy and emission characteristics that single conventional materials cannot provide

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If conventional organic materials are used in OLEDs, then the material cost is low, but the emission efficiency and performance do not meet industry standards for full color displays

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveemission efficiencyVSAvoidmaterial complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes emission efficiency by adjusting molecular parameters including HOMO-LUMO energy gaps, electron-hole recombination rates, and exciton management properties through strategic molecular design. This enables the organic materials to achieve high efficiency emission while maintaining cost-effectiveness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces functionally specific substituent groups at particular positions on the molecular core structure. Each substituent provides localized electronic or steric functionality that enhances overall emission efficiency without requiring complete redesign of the entire molecular system

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 use of the novel compound in OLEDs leads to enhanced color accuracy and efficiency, enabling the production of high-quality full color displays that meet industry standards, with improved performance in terms of emission characteristics.

Implementation Method 1

OLEDs make use of thin organic films that emit light when voltage is applied across the device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20250176428A1Organic electroluminescent materials and devices
Publication Date: 2025.05.29 UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORP
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AI summary

Provided are organic compounds comprising as the central structure two 6-membered aromatic rings which are bond to each other via a direct bond, wherein a first ring of the two 6-membered aromatic rings comprises at least one nitrogen atom but not more than three nitrogen atoms. Also provided are formulations comprising these organic compounds. Further provided are organic light emitting devices (OLEDs) and related consumer products that utilize these organic compounds.