Structural constraint as a method to improve OLED device lifetimes

We propose to develop a structurally constrained analog to the electron transport molecule TPBi. If our new molecule shows superior device lifetimes compared to TPBi, it will have broad implications to the field of solid state lighting. TPBi is currently a “gold standard” electron-transport material for OLEDs fabricated industrially, and as such success in this project is likely to generate significant interest in our new strategy for the stabilization of OLED materials. In addition, a preliminary study of the patent literature indicates that our strategy for kinetic stabilization has not yet been applied to OLED materials. Due to the substantial commercial potential of stabilized OLED lighting, we will pursue patent protection of our discoveries pending positive results for our materials in devices. TO BE CONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Zachary Hudson

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Partner:

Nagoya University

Discipline:

Physics

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University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Globalink Research Award