Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(16)
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Multi-resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR-TADF)
materials
hold
great
promise
for
advanced
high-resolution
organic
light-emitting
diode
(OLED)
displays.
However,
persistent
challenges,
such
as
severe
aggregation-caused
quenching
(ACQ)
and
slow
spin-flip,
hinder
their
optimal
performance.
We
propose
a
synergetic
steric-hindrance
excited-state
modulation
strategy
MR-TADF
emitters,
which
is
demonstrated
by
two
blue
IDAD-BNCz
TIDAD-BNCz,
bearing
sterically
demanding
8,8-diphenyl-8H-indolo[3,2,1-de]acridine
(IDAD)
3,6-di-tert-butyl-8,8-diphenyl-8H-indolo[3,2,1-de]acridine
(TIDAD),
respectively.
These
rigid
bulky
IDAD/TIDAD
moieties,
with
appropriate
electron-donating
capabilities,
not
only
effectively
mitigate
ACQ,
ensuring
efficient
luminescence
across
broad
range
of
dopant
concentrations,
but
also
induce
high-lying
charge-transfer
excited
states
that
facilitate
triplet-to-singlet
spin-flip
without
causing
undesired
emission
redshift
or
spectral
broadening.
Consequently,
implementation
high
doping
level
resulted
in
highly
narrowband
electroluminescence,
featuring
remarkable
full-width
at
half-maximum
34
nm
record-setting
external
quantum
efficiencies
34.3
%
31.8
maximum
100
cd
m
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(23), P. 12550 - 12560
Published: June 5, 2023
Multiple
resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR-TADF)
emitters
are
promising
candidates
for
narrowband
organic
light-emitting
diodes,
but
their
electroluminescent
performance
is
typically
hindered
by
the
slow
reverse
intersystem
crossing
rate
(kRISC).
Herein,
we
present
an
effective
strategy
to
introduce
a
multichannel
(RISC)
pathway
with
large
spin-orbit
coupling
orthogonally
linking
electron-donating
unit
MR
framework.
Through
delicate
manipulation
of
excited-state
energy
levels,
additional
intersegmental
charge
transfer
triplet
state
could
be
"silently"
induced
without
perturbing
character
lowest
excited
singlet
state.
The
proof-of-concept
emitter
CzBN3
not
only
affords
23-fold
increase
kRISC
compared
its
prototypical
skeleton
also
realizes
close-to-unity
photoluminescence
quantum
yield,
radiative
constant,
and
very
narrow
emission
spectrum.
These
merits
enable
high
maximum
external
efficiency
(EQEmax)
up
37.1%
alleviated
roll-off
in
sensitizer-free
device
(EQE1000
=
30.4%),
further
boost
(EQEmax/1000
42.3/34.1%)
realized
hyperfluorescent
device.
state-of-the-art
validates
superiority
our
molecular
design
strategy.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
145(3), P. 1505 - 1511
Published: Dec. 22, 2022
Multiple-resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR-TADF)
emitters
have
emerged
as
an
important
component
of
organic
light-emitting
diodes
(OLEDs)
because
their
narrowband
emission
and
high
exciton
utilization
efficiency.
However,
the
chemical
space
MR-TADF
remains
mostly
unexplored
lack
suitable
synthetic
protocols.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
a
sequential
multiple
borylation
reaction
that
provides
new
synthetically
accessible
space.
ω-DABNA,
proof-of-concept
material,
exhibited
green
TADF
with
full
width
at
half-maximum
22
nm
small
singlet-triplet
energy
gap
13
meV.
The
OLED
employing
it
emitter
electroluminescence
512
nm,
Commission
International
de
l'Éclairage
coordinates
(0.13,
0.73)
external
quantum
efficiency
(EQE)
31.1%.
Moreover,
device
showed
minimum
roll-off,
EQE
29.4%
1000
cd
m-2.
Communications Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Nov. 10, 2022
The
subclass
of
multi
resonant
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescent
emitters
(MR-TADF)
containing
boron
atoms
has
garnered
significant
attention
in
the
field
organic
light
emitting
diode
(OLED)
research.
Among
boron-based
MR-TADF
emitters,
double
boron-embedded
(DB-MR-TADF)
show
excellent
electroluminescence
performances
with
high
photoluminescence
quantum
yields,
narrow
band
emission,
and
beneficially
small
singlet-triplet
energy
levels
all
full-color
gamut
regions.
This
article
reviews
recent
progress
DB-MR-TADF
particular
to
molecular
design
concepts,
synthetic
routes,
optoelectronic
properties,
OLED
performance,
giving
future
prospects
for
real-world
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(30)
Published: April 19, 2023
Polycyclic
heteroaromatics
with
multi-resonance
(MR)
characteristics
are
attractive
materials
for
narrowband
emitters
in
wide-color-gamut
organic
light-emitting
diodes.
However,
MR
pure-red
colors
still
rare
and
usually
exhibit
problematic
spectral
broadening
when
redshifting
emission.
Here,
a
emitter
is
reported
by
fusing
indolocarbazole
segments
into
boron/oxygen-embedded
skeleton,
realizing
BT.2020
red
electroluminescence
the
first
time
together
high
efficiency
an
ultralong
lifetime.
The
rigid
segment
possesses
strong
electron-donating
ability
due
to
its
para-positioned
nitrogen-π-nitrogen
backbone
also
enlarges
π-extension
of
skeleton
suppress
structural
displacement
during
radiation,
achieving
concurrently
redshifted
narrowed
emission
spectrum.
An
maximum
at
637
nm
full
width
half-maxima
merely
32
(0.097
eV)
recorded
toluene.
corresponding
device
simultaneously
exhibits
CIE
coordinates
(0.708,
0.292)
precisely
matching
point,
external
quantum
34.4%
low
roll-off
LT95
(time
95%
initial
luminance)
>10
000
h
1000
cd
m-2
.
These
performance
superior
even
those
state-of-the-art
perovskite
quantum-dot-based
devices
this
specific
color,
paving
way
toward
practical
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(50)
Published: Aug. 7, 2023
Abstract
Multi‐resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR‐TADF)
emitters
have
drawn
considerable
attention
because
of
their
remarkable
optoelectronic
properties
high
emission
efficiency
and
narrow
profile,
represent
an
active
subject
cutting‐edge
research
in
the
organic
electroluminescence
(EL).
However,
slow
reverse
intersystem
crossing
(RISC)
rate
MR‐TADF
emitter
caused
by
large
energy
gap
(Δ
E
ST
)
small
spin‐orbit
coupling
(SOC)
matrix
elements
between
singlet
triplet
excited
states
limits
further
development
EL
devices.
Currently,
innovative
molecular
design
strategies
been
developed
including
heavy
atom
integration,
π‐extended
MR
framework
metal
perturbation,
so
on
to
improve
RISC
process
for
high‐performance
Here,
overview
is
presented
recent
progress
with
fast
(
>
10
−5
s
−1
),
particular
design,
properties,
device
performance
light‐emitting
diodes
(OLEDs),
which
intends
systematize
knowledge
this
thriving
highly
efficient
emitters.
Finally,
challenges
future
prospects
materials
are
discussed
comprehensively.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
35(7)
Published: Nov. 27, 2022
The
pursuit
of
ideal
narrowband
yellow
multiple
resonance
(MR)
emitters
is
hampered
by
the
mutual
constraints
effective
spectral
redshift
and
maintaining
a
small
full
width
at
half
maximum
(FWHM)
value.
Here,
novel
fusion
molecular
design
strategy
reported
to
break
this
trade-off.
Compared
with
selected
parent
core,
specific
MR
effects
in
target
molecules
can
simultaneously
extend
π-conjugation
length,
increase
rigidity
structure,
reduce
vibrational
frequency.
Proof-of-the-concept
BN-DICz
DBN-ICz
show
bright
yellowish
green
emissions
dilute
toluene
solutions
peaks
533-542
nm
extremely
FWHMs
≤20
nm.
Notably,
BN-DICz-based
electroluminescent
device
exhibits
excellent
efficiencies
37.4%,
136.6
cd
A-1
,
119.2
lm
W-1
an
FWHM
merely
23
nm,
representing
best
performance
for
organic
light-emitting
diodes.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(18)
Published: March 3, 2023
Developing
deep-blue
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(TADF)
emitters
with
both
high
efficiency
and
color
purity
remains
a
formidable
challenge.
Here,
we
proposed
design
strategy
by
integrating
asymmetric
oxygen-boron-nitrogen
(O-B-N)
multi-resonance
(MR)
unit
into
traditional
N-B-N
MR
molecules
to
form
rigid
extended
O-B-N-B-N
π-skeleton.
Three
MR-TADF
of
OBN,
NBN
ODBN
featuring
O-B-N,
symmetric
units
were
synthesized
through
the
regioselective
one-shot
electrophilic
C-H
borylation
at
different
positions
same
precursor.
The
proof-of-concept
emitter
exhibited
respectable
emission
Commission
International
de
l'Eclairage
coordinate
(0.16,
0.03),
photoluminescence
quantum
yield
93
%
narrow
full
width
half
maximum
26
nm
in
toluene.
Impressively,
simple
trilayer
OLED
employing
as
achieved
external
up
24.15
accompanied
deep
blue
corresponding
CIE
y
below
0.1.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(21), P. 11504 - 11511
Published: May 16, 2023
BN-embedded
nonacene,
tridecacene,
and
heptadecacene
frameworks
were
constructed
using
one-shot
quadruple,
sextuple,
octuple
borylation
reactions,
respectively.
The
key
to
success
is
the
judicious
choice
of
borylating
reagents
long-chain
alkyl-substituted
carbazolyl
groups
as
boron-trapping
groups,
which
suppressed
decrease
in
HOMO
energy
insolubilization
associated
with
borylation.
Based
on
product
yields,
each
electrophilic
C-H
proceeded
>99%
yield,
best
efficiency
reported
so
far
for
reactions.
Owing
multiple
resonance
effects
boron
nitrogen,
prepared
acenes
exhibited
ultra-narrowband
green
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
full-width
at
half-maximum
12-16
nm;
moreover,
their
kRISC
values
order
105
s-1.
We
fabricated
an
organic
light-emitting
diode
by
employing
nonacene
emitter,
high
external
quantum
(EQE)
28.7%.
device
also
showed
a
minimum
roll-off
EQE
25.8%
1000
cd
m-2.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(28)
Published: Aug. 16, 2023
Abstract
With
the
surging
demand
for
ultra‐high‐resolution
displays,
International
Telecommunication
Union
(ITU)
announce
next‐generation
color
gamut
standard,
named
ITU‐R
Recommendation
BT.2020,
which
not
only
sets
a
seductive
but
challenging
milestone
display
technologies
also
urges
researchers
to
recognize
importance
of
coordinates.
Organic
light‐emitting
diodes
(OLEDs)
are
an
important
technology
in
current
daily
life,
they
face
challenges
approaching
BT.2020
standard.
Thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(TADF)
emitters
have
bright
prospects
OLEDs
because
possess
100%
theoretical
exciton
utilization.
Thus,
development
TADF
emitting
primary
red
(R),
green
and
blue
(B)
emission
is
great
significance.
Here,
comprehensive
overview
latest
advancements
that
exhibit
Commission
Internationale
de
l'Éclairage
(CIE)
coordinates
surpassing
National
Television
System
Committee
(NTSC)
standards
presented.
Rational
strategies
molecular
designs,
as
well
resulting
photophysical
properties
OLED
performances,
discussed
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms
shifting
CIE
both
donor‐acceptor
multiple
resonance
(MR)
typed
toward
Finally,
realization
wide‐color‐gamut
standard
this
research
area
provided.