Organic EL Compound Formula 1 for Charge Transport Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic electroluminescence (EL) devices lack a compound that significantly enhances their performance, particularly in terms of organic EL performance, material efficiency, and electronic device integration.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by formula (1) is developed, which is incorporated into the organic EL devices as a key component in the organic layer, specifically designed to improve the performance by optimizing the hole transporting and electron transporting layers, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of the devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional compounds are used in organic EL devices, then the devices can operate, but the organic EL performance and light emission efficiency are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveorganic EL performanceVSAvoidlight emission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the molecular structure of organic compounds through systematic variation of substituents (R1-R29) and core structures (L1, L2, Ar1, Ar2, Ar3) to optimize charge transport properties and energy levels, thereby improving both reliability and productivity of organic EL devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by combining multiple functional groups and aromatic structures within single compounds (e.g., triarylamine derivatives with dibenzofuran or dibenzothiophene moieties) to achieve synergistic effects that enhance both device reliability and light emission efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If the organic layer structure is optimized for better performance, then light emission efficiency improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission efficiencyVSAvoidlayer structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing compounds that can serve multiple functions simultaneously - acting as both hole transporting materials and host materials in the organic layer, thereby improving light emission efficiency without requiring additional specialized layers that would increase device complexity

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple functional components into single molecular structures, combining hole transport capability with host matrix functionality, which simplifies the overall device architecture while maintaining enhanced light emission efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 significantly improves the organic EL performance by optimizing the layers, leading to better light emission efficiency and device stability, thus enhancing the performance of organic EL devices and electronic devices that utilize them.

Implementation Method 1

a hole transporting layer and an electron transporting layer, wherein at least one layer of the organic layer comprises the compound represented by formula (1)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCharge carrier transport: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

An organic electroluminescence device (organic EL device) comprises an organic layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS10840456B2Compound, material for organic electroluminescence devices, organic electroluminescence device, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2020.11.17 IDEMITSU KOSAN CO LTD
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AI summary

A compound represented by formula (1):wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification,provides a high performance organic electroluminescence device which comprises a cathode, an anode and an organic layer between the cathode and the anode, wherein the organic layer comprises a light emitting layer and at least one layer of the organic layer comprises the compound.