Pyrene Compound Coating Composition for OLED Efficiency

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Problem

Existing organic light emitting devices face challenges in material loss during deposition processes, requiring a solution process with materials that form stable, homogeneous solutions, ensure uniform thin film formation, and maintain high efficiency and longevity.

Innovation Solution

A compound represented by Formula 1, incorporating a dibenzofuran group and silyl group within a pyrene core structure, is used in a coating composition for an organic light emitting device, enhancing solubility and light emitting efficiency while reducing driving voltage and improving service life.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a deposition process is used to manufacture organic light emitting devices, then good crystallinity and material properties are achieved, but material loss occurs frequently reducing production efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematerial propertiesVSAvoidproduction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the physical vapor deposition process with a solution-based spin coating process. The compound is dissolved in a solvent to form a coating solution, which is then applied to the substrate through spin coating, eliminating the material loss associated with deposition processes while maintaining device performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent modifies the compound's physical and chemical parameters by introducing specific molecular structures (Formula 1 with substituents R1-R10) that enhance solubility in organic solvents. This allows the material to be processed in solution form rather than requiring vacuum deposition, thereby improving production efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Stability of the object's composition

If commercialized deposition materials are used, then good crystallinity is achieved, but solubility in solution is poor and crystals form easily during storage

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecrystallinityVSAvoidsolution stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces specific local structural features (substituents R1-R10 at different positions on the molecular core) that locally modify the compound's properties. These substituents provide steric hindrance and enhance solubility without compromising the overall crystalline structure when deposited, allowing the material to remain dissolved during storage and processing

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite molecular structure combining a rigid aromatic core (for crystallinity) with flexible substituent groups (for solubility). This composite structure allows the material to exhibit both good solution stability during storage and appropriate crystalline properties when formed as a thin film in the device

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Productivity

If solution process materials are used, then production efficiency increases due to low material loss, but uniform thin film formation and coatability are difficult to achieve

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduction efficiencyVSAvoidthin film uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a solvent as an intermediary medium that facilitates uniform film formation. The coating solution contains the compound dissolved in an appropriate solvent, which allows for homogeneous distribution during spin coating and evaporation, achieving uniform thin films without the material loss problems of deposition processes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes solution parameters including concentration, solvent type, and coating conditions to achieve uniform film formation. By carefully controlling these parameters, the process maintains high production efficiency while ensuring consistent film quality across large areas

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Ease of operation

If materials with high solubility are used for solution processing, then coatability improves, but current efficiency and service life characteristics may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecoatabilityVSAvoidservice life characteristics
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces specific local structural features (substituents R1-R10) that locally modify the compound's properties. These substituents enhance solubility and coatability without compromising the overall molecular structure responsible for charge transport and light emission, thereby maintaining device efficiency and longevity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite molecular structure combining a rigid aromatic core (for efficient charge transport and light emission) with flexible substituent groups (for solubility and coatability). This composite structure allows the material to exhibit both excellent processability and high device performance with long service life

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

The compound allows for efficient solution processing, reduces material loss, achieves high light efficiency, and extends the service life of organic light emitting devices by improving solubility and thermal stability.

Implementation Method 1

the compound allows for efficient solution processing, reduces material loss, achieves high light efficiency

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoluminescence: Photoluminescence

Implementation Method 2

a coating composition including the compound... during the formation of a thin film, a thin film having a uniform thickness may be formed

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentEP3702359B1Compound, coating composition comprising same, organic light-emitting element using same, and manufacturing method therefor
Publication Date: 2024.01.24 LG CHEM LTD
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  • EP3702359B1 patent drawing

AI summary

The present specification relates to a compound of Formula 1, a coating composition including the compound, an organic light emitting device formed by using the coating composition, and a manufacturing method thereof.