Polycyclic Compound Light Emitting Element Lifespan Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current organic electroluminescence display devices face challenges in achieving low driving voltage, high luminous efficiency, and long lifespan for light emitting elements.

Innovation Solution

A light emitting element is designed with a polycyclic compound in the emission layer, incorporating specific compounds represented by Formulas 1, HT-1, ET-1, and M-b, which form functional layers to enhance the element's lifespan and efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of stationary object

If conventional organic electroluminescence materials are used, then the light emitting element can be manufactured, but the lifespan is short

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovelifespanVSAvoidstability
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the molecular structure of organic electroluminescence materials by changing chemical parameters - specifically incorporating polycyclic compounds with fused ring structures and adjusting molecular weight and purity parameters to achieve enhanced stability and lifespan

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite material strategies by combining multiple functional layers with different materials (hole transport layer, emission layer, electron transport layer) where each layer is optimized for specific functions, creating a synergistic effect that improves overall device lifespan and reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Loss of energy

If conventional materials are used, then the device can operate, but luminous efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminous efficiencyVSAvoidenergy conversion
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes energy conversion by changing material parameters - using polycyclic compounds with specific HOMO-LUMO energy gaps and adjusting the molecular structure to reduce non-radiative recombination losses and enhance radiative transitions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts harmful non-radiative recombination processes into beneficial radiative emission by carefully designing the energy levels and molecular structures of the materials, turning energy losses into useful light output

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Power

If conventional materials are used, then the device can function, but driving voltage is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving voltageVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reduces driving voltage by changing the electrical parameters of the materials - specifically adjusting HOMO levels, LUMO levels, and charge transport characteristics to enable lower operating voltages while maintaining efficient charge injection and transport

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 solution results in a light emitting element with improved lifespan and luminous efficiency, emitting light with a maximum wavelength of 430 nm to 490 nm, effectively addressing the challenges of existing technologies.

Implementation Method 1

organic electroluminescence display devices and/or the like are display devices including self-luminescent light emitting elements in which holes and electrons injected from a first electrode and a second electrode recombine in an emission layer, and thus a luminescent material in the emission layer emits light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS20230309403A1Light emitting element and polycyclic compound for the same
Publication Date: 2023.09.28 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A light emitting element including: a first electrode; a second electrode facing the first electrode; and at least one functional layer between the first electrode and the second electrode is provided. The at least one functional layer includes: a first compound represented by Formula 1; and at least one of a second compound represented by Formula HT-1, a third compound represented by Formula ET-1, or a fourth compound represented by Formula M-b.