Organic Semiconductor Compound for Stable OLED Operating Voltage

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Problem

Existing organic semiconductor materials in organic electronic devices, such as OLEDs, face challenges in achieving improved operating voltage stability over time, necessitating enhanced performance characteristics of the compounds used in the semiconductor layers.

Innovation Solution

The development of an organic compound of formula (I) with specific structural features, including the presence of cyanide groups and fluorinated or perfluorinated alkyl groups, which are integrated into the semiconductor layer to enhance electron injection and transport properties, thereby stabilizing the operating voltage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional organic semiconductor materials are used in OLEDs, then the device structure and basic functionality are maintained, but the operating voltage stability deteriorates over time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating voltage stabilityVSAvoidtime
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the molecular structure of organic semiconductor materials through specific chemical groups (formula I structure with Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4 substituents). This changes the electronic parameters (HOMO/LUMO levels, electron mobility) of the material to achieve stable operating voltage over time, directly resolving the contradiction between reliability and duration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by combining the novel organic semiconductor compound of formula (I) with existing OLED layer structures (anode, HTL, EML, ETL, cathode). This composite approach integrates the new material's stable electronic properties into the overall device, maintaining functionality while improving long-term voltage stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If the characteristics of compounds in the semiconductor layer are improved to enhance performance, then the operating voltage stability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating voltage stabilityVSAvoidcompound structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by introducing specific functional groups (Ar, R1-R4 substituents) at particular positions within the molecular structure of formula (I). This localized modification optimizes electron injection and transport properties without requiring complete structural redesign, thereby improving voltage stability while controlling complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses segmentation by dividing the molecular structure into distinct functional segments (core structure with Ar groups, substituent groups R1-R4). This modular approach allows independent optimization of different molecular regions for specific functions (electron injection, transport, stability) without increasing overall device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 of formula (I) improves the operating voltage stability and efficiency of organic electronic devices by optimizing the LUMO level and electron injection characteristics, leading to superior performance over time.

Implementation Method 1

an organic compound which may serve as a light-emitting material for an organic light-emitting device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentEP4169086B1Organic compound of formula (i) for use in organic electronic devices, an organic electronic device comprising a compound of formula (i) and a display device comprising the organic electronic device
Publication Date: 2026.03.04 NOVALED GMBH
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) and an organic electronic device comprising a semiconductor layer which comprises a compound of formula (I).