Organic Light-Emitting Layer With Dual Hosts for Efficiency and Lifespan

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for the development of new materials for the organic materials used in organic light emitting devices to enhance efficiency and stability.

Innovation Solution

An organic light emitting device is provided with a light emitting layer comprising a first compound and a second compound, each represented by specific chemical formulas, which serve as host materials, improving efficiency, driving voltage, and lifespan.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If new organic materials are developed for the light emitting layer, then efficiency and stability are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses composite materials by combining two different organic compounds (first compound and second compound) in the light emitting layer. Each compound contributes different properties, and their combination achieves improved efficiency and stability while maintaining a manageable device structure through defined chemical formulas and structural relationships.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Productivity

If multiple compounds are used in the light emitting layer, then efficiency and lifespan are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveefficiencyVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by carefully controlling the structural parameters of the organic compounds (substituent groups, ring structures, molecular weights) and their composition ratios in the light emitting layer. This allows optimization of efficiency and lifespan while maintaining manufacturability through systematic parameter control rather than arbitrary material selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Power

If complex organic materials are used to improve performance, then driving voltage and efficiency are improved, but material stability may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoidmaterial stability
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by designing compounds with specific functional groups and structural features in different regions of the molecule. The first and second compounds have distinct structural characteristics that locally optimize electron transport, hole transport, and exciton management, achieving improved driving voltage and efficiency while maintaining overall material stability through complementary local properties.

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 inclusion of the two host compounds in the light emitting layer enhances efficiency, driving voltage, and extends the lifespan of the device.

Implementation Method 1

an organic light emitting phenomenon refers to a phenomenon where electric energy is converted into light energy by using an organic material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentEP4266390B1Organic light emitting device
Publication Date: 2025.07.30 LG CHEM LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides an organic light emitting device.