3D Asymmetric Organic Diode Compounds for Charge Transport Balance

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Problem

Existing organic optoelectronic diodes face challenges in achieving high efficiency and long lifespan due to limitations in hole and electron injection and transport properties of organic materials used between electrodes.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, which includes a three-dimensional asymmetric molecular structure with carbazole, triphenylene, and phenyl groups linked through a triazine core, and a second compound represented by Chemical Formula 2, are used in an organic optoelectronic diode structure with an anode and cathode, enhancing hole and electron injection and transport properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional organic materials are used in organic optoelectronic diodes, then device structure is simple, but efficiency and lifespan are limited due to poor hole and electron injection and transport properties

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice lifespanVSAvoidmolecular structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs composite organic materials comprising multiple functional units (carbazole for hole transport, triphenylene for electron transport, and phenyl groups for structural stability) combined in specific molecular architectures. This composite approach enables simultaneous optimization of hole and electron injection and transport properties, resolving the contradiction between device reliability and structural simplicity by integrating multiple material functions into a unified molecular system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces local functional differentiation within the organic material structure by positioning specific functional groups (carbazole units for hole transport, triphenylene units for electron transport) at different locations within the molecular structure. This local quality approach allows different regions of the material to perform specialized functions, improving overall device efficiency and lifespan without requiring complete structural redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Productivity

If organic materials with optimized hole and electron transport properties are used, then device efficiency improves, but material selection and device fabrication become more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice efficiencyVSAvoidmaterial fabrication ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs organic materials that perform multiple functions simultaneously: hole transport, electron transport, charge injection, and structural stability within a single material system. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized materials and layers, thereby improving device efficiency while simplifying the overall fabrication process and material selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes specific molecular parameters (functional group types, substitution patterns, molecular weight, glass transition temperature) to achieve desired charge transport properties. By systematically adjusting these parameters, the patent achieves high device efficiency while maintaining compatibility with conventional fabrication processes, thus resolving the contradiction between productivity and ease of manufacture.

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 proposed solution results in an organic optoelectronic diode with improved efficiency and extended lifespan by optimizing the energy levels for hole and electron transport, thereby enhancing the overall performance of the device.

Implementation Method 1

an organic light emitting diode converts electrical energy into light by applying current to an organic light emitting material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 2

a photoelectric diode where excitons are generated by photoenergy, separated into electrons and holes, and are transferred to different electrodes to generate electrical energy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoelectric conversion: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS11926603B2Compound, composition, organic optoelectronic diode, and display device
Publication Date: 2024.03.12 SAMSUNG SDI CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, a composition comprising the same, an organic optoelectronic diode, and a display device.Chemical formula 1 is as defined in the specification.