Organic Electronic Element Host Material Charge Balance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic electronic elements face challenges with low charge carrier mobility and oxidation stability, particularly in phosphorescent host materials, where the energy transfer from host to dopant materials affects efficiency and lifespan, and there is a need for improved host materials for emitting layers.

Innovation Solution

A specific combination of a first and second host material is used in the emitting layer of organic electronic elements, with the first host compound represented by Formula (1) and the second host compound represented by Formula (2), to control the HOMO level and enhance charge balance, efficiency, and lifespan.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a single host material is used in the emitting layer, then the device structure is simple, but the charge balance and energy transfer efficiency are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharge balanceVSAvoidhost material composition
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a composite host material system consisting of two distinct host compounds (Formula 1 and Formula 2) in the emitting layer. This composite approach enables synergistic effects where each host material contributes different properties: one host material optimizes charge carrier generation and transport, while the other enhances energy transfer to the phosphorescent dopant. The combination resolves the contradiction by achieving superior charge balance and energy transfer efficiency without requiring complex multi-layer device structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If the HOMO level is not controlled, then the material selection is simple, but the charge balance and oxidation stability are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoxidation stabilityVSAvoidHOMO level control
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent systematically controls the HOMO energy level parameter of the host materials to optimize both charge balance and oxidation stability. By selecting host materials with specific HOMO levels (Formula 1 and Formula 2 compounds), the invention achieves proper energy level alignment with the dopant and transport layers, enabling efficient charge injection and transport while maintaining oxidation stability. This parameter-based approach resolves the contradiction by establishing clear HOMO level criteria for material selection rather than relying on complex structural modifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If conventional host materials are used, then the device structure is simple, but the luminous efficiency and lifespan are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminous efficiencyVSAvoidhost material combination
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes a composite host material system (Formula 1 and Formula 2) specifically designed to enhance luminous efficiency through optimized energy transfer to phosphorescent dopants. The first host material (Formula 1) provides efficient triplet energy transfer, while the second host material (Formula 2) ensures balanced charge carrier generation and transport. This composite approach achieves high luminous efficiency and extended device lifespan by creating synergistic interactions between the two host materials, resolving the contradiction through material composition optimization rather than device structural complexity.

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

This approach results in high luminous efficiency and low driving voltage with improved device lifespan by maximizing charge balance and reducing energy barriers in the emitting layer.

Implementation Method 1

organic light emitting phenomenon refers to a phenomenon that converts electronic energy into light energy by using an organic material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoluminescence: Photoluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS11205755B2Compound for organic electronic element, organic electronic element using same, and electronic device thereof
Publication Date: 2021.12.21 DUK SAN NEOLUX
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  • US11205755B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

Provided are an organic electric element and an electronic device thereof, the element using a mixture of a compound, of the present invention, as a phosphorescent host material such that high light-emitting efficiency and a low driving voltage of the organic electronic element can be achieved, and the duration of the element can be greatly improved.