Polycyclic OLED Emitter Composition for Efficiency and Lifespan

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing organic electroluminescence display devices face challenges in achieving high luminous efficiency and long lifespan for their light-emitting materials.

Innovation Solution

Incorporation of a polycyclic compound represented by specific chemical formulas in the light-emitting layer, which includes a first compound with substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon or heterocyclic rings, and optionally combined with other compounds to enhance luminous efficiency and lifespan.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional light-emitting materials are used in organic electroluminescence display devices, then the device can achieve basic display functionality, but the luminous efficiency and lifespan are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelifespan of light-emitting materialVSAvoidluminous efficiency of light-emitting material
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the chemical structure of light-emitting materials through specific molecular designs (Formula 1 and Formula 2 structures with various substituents). This structural parameter optimization enables simultaneous improvement in both luminous efficiency and lifespan, resolving the contradiction between these two performance metrics in organic electroluminescence display devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by combining the specially designed polycyclic light-emitting compound with host materials, dopants, and other functional materials in the light-emitting layer. This composite approach allows the system to achieve high luminous efficiency through effective energy transfer while maintaining long lifespan through stable material interactions and reduced degradation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Use of energy by moving object

If the light-emitting material structure is optimized for higher luminous efficiency, then brightness and energy conversion improve, but material stability and lifespan may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveluminous efficiencyVSAvoidmaterial lifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by introducing specific functional groups and substituents at particular positions in the molecular structure (as shown in Formula 1 and Formula 2). Different regions of the molecule are optimized for different functions: some groups enhance luminous efficiency through improved electron-hole recombination, while other groups provide steric protection and chemical stability to extend lifespan, allowing simultaneous optimization of both properties through localized structural modifications

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 polycyclic compound improves the luminous efficiency and lifespan of the light-emitting element, leading to better display quality in organic electroluminescence display devices.

Implementation Method 1

an organic electroluminescence display device is a so-called self-emissive display device in which holes and electrons respectively injected from a first electrode and a second electrode recombine in a light-emitting layer, so that in the light-emitting layer, a light-emitting material that includes an organic compound emits light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentEP4671253A1Light-emitting element, polycyclic compound for the same, and electronic device including the light-emitting element
Publication Date: 2025.12.31 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments provide a polycyclic compound, a light-emitting element that includes the polycyclic compound, and a display device that includes the light-emitting element. The light-emitting element includes a first electrode, a second electrode disposed on the first electrode, and a light-emitting layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the light-emitting layer includes the polycyclic compound. The polycyclic compound represented by Formula 1, which is explained in the specification.