ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 3246 - 3253
Published: June 24, 2024
In
this
work,
a
design
strategy
for
deep-blue
multiresonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR-TADF)
molecules
was
developed
by
the
fusion
of
weak
O–B–N
MR
units
and
peripheral
modification
strong
electron-donating
diphenylamino
group,
resulting
in
hybrid
long-
short-range
charge
transfer
excitation
characteristics
with
accelerated
properties.
As
proof-of-concept
molecule,
DOBN
shows
narrowband
emission
peaking
at
438
nm
small
full
width
half-maximum
(fwhm)
19
as
well
high
efficiency
51%.
Finally,
external
quantum
efficiencies
(EQEs)
CIEy
chromaticity
coordinates
were
realized
both
solution-processed
(27.7%,
0.03)
vacuum-evaporated
(35.4%,
0.04)
hyperfluorescence
organic
light-emitting
diodes
(OLEDs)
employing
emitter.
These
results
demonstrate
feasible
molecular
high-performance
MR-TADF
emitters
represent
state-of-the-art
performances
OLEDs
terms
EQEs
color
coordinates.
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
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 22, 2024
Abstract
Multi-resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorophores
have
been
actively
studied
for
high-resolution
photonic
applications
due
to
their
exceptional
color
purity.
However,
these
compounds
encounter
challenges
associated
with
the
inefficient
spin-flip
process,
compromising
device
performance.
Herein,
we
report
two
pure-blue
emitters
based
on
an
organoboron
multi-resonance
core,
incorporating
a
conformationally
flexible
donor,
10-phenyl-5
H
-phenophosphazinine
10-oxide
(or
sulfide).
This
design
concept
selectively
modifies
orbital
type
of
high-lying
excited
states
charge
transfer
configuration
while
simultaneously
providing
necessary
conformational
freedom
enhance
density
without
sacrificing
We
show
that
different
embedded
phosphorus
motifs
(phosphine
oxide/sulfide)
donor
can
finely
tune
electronic
structure
and
freedom,
resulting
in
accelerated
process
through
intense
spin-vibronic
coupling,
achieving
over
20-fold
increase
reverse
intersystem
crossing
rate
compared
parent
emitter.
Utilizing
emitters,
achieve
high-performance
organic
light-emitting
diodes,
showcasing
top-tier
external
quantum
efficiency
37.6%
reduced
roll-offs.
proposed
strategy
not
only
conventional
notion
electron-donors
are
undesirable
constructing
narrowband
but
also
offer
pathway
designing
efficient
narrow-spectrum
blue
diodes.
National Science Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(6)
Published: March 23, 2024
ABSTRACT
Multi-boron-embedded
multiple
resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR-TADF)
emitters
show
promise
for
achieving
both
high
color-purity
emission
and
exciton
utilization
efficiency.
However,
their
development
is
often
impeded
by
a
limited
synthetic
scope
excessive
molecular
weights,
which
challenge
material
acquisition
organic
light-emitting
diode
(OLED)
fabrication
vacuum
deposition.
Herein,
we
put
forward
B‒N
covalent
bond-involved
π-extension
strategy
via
post-functionalization
of
MR
frameworks,
leading
to
the
generation
high-order
B/N-based
motifs.
The
structurally
electronically
extended
π-system
not
only
enhances
rigidity
narrow
linewidth
but
also
promotes
reverse
intersystem
crossing
mitigate
efficiency
roll-off.
As
illustrated
examples,
ultra-narrowband
sky-blue
(full-width
at
half-maximum
as
small
8
nm
in
n-hexane)
have
been
developed
with
multi-dimensional
improvement
photophysical
properties
compared
precursor
emitters,
enables
narrowband
OLEDs
external
quantum
efficiencies
(EQEmax)
up
42.6%,
company
alleviated
decline
brightness,
representing
best
reported
single-host
OLEDs.
success
these
highlights
effectiveness
our
design
advanced
MR-TADF
confirms
extensive
potential
high-performance
optoelectronic
devices.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(27), P. 18331 - 18340
Published: June 20, 2024
Efficient
red–green–blue
primary
luminescence
with
an
extraordinarily
narrow
band
and
durability
is
crucial
for
advanced
display
applications.
Recently,
the
emergence
of
multiple-resonance
(MR)
from
short-range
atomic
interactions
has
been
shown
to
induce
extremely
spectral
widths
in
pure
organic
emitters.
However,
achieving
wide-range
color
tuning
without
compromising
purity
remains
a
persistent
challenge
MR
Herein,
concept
electronic
donor/acceptor
"core–shell"
modulation
proposed
within
boron/nitrogen
(B/N)
skeleton,
enabling
rational
utilization
intramolecular
charge
transfer
facilitate
wavelength
shift.
The
dense
B
atoms
localized
at
center
molecule
effectively
compress
electron
density
stabilize
lowest
unoccupied
molecular
orbital
wave
function.
This
electron-withdrawing
core
embedded
peripheral
electron-donating
atoms.
Consequently,
doping
single
atom
into
deep-blue
framework
led
profound
bathochromic
shift
447
624
nm
(∼0.8
eV)
while
maintaining
width
0.10
eV
this
pure-red
emitter.
Notably,
light-emitting
diodes
assisted
by
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
molecules
achieved
superb
electroluminescent
stability,
LT99
(99%
initial
luminance)
exceeding
400
h
luminance
1000
cd
m–2,
approaching
commercial-level
performance
assistance
phosphors.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(31)
Published: April 10, 2024
Organic
luminescent
materials
that
exhibit
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(TADF)
can
convert
non-emissive
triplet
excitons
into
emissive
singlet
states
through
a
reverse
intersystem
crossing
(RISC)
process.
Therefore,
they
have
tremendous
potential
for
applications
in
organic
light-emitting
diodes
(OLEDs).
However,
with
the
development
of
ultra-high
definition
4K/8K
display
technologies,
designing
efficient
deep-blue
TADF
to
achieve
Commission
Internationale
de
l'Éclairage
(CIE)
coordinates
fulfilling
BT.2020
remains
significant
challenge.
Here,
an
effective
approach
is
proposed
design
molecules
based
on
hybrid
long-
and
short-range
charge-transfer
by
incorporation
multiple
donor
moieties
organoboron
resonance
acceptors.
The
resulting
molecule
exhibits
emission
at
414
nm
full
width
half
maximum
(FWHM)
29
nm,
together
thousand-fold
increase
RISC
rate.
OLEDs
champion
material
record
external
quantum
efficiency
(EQE)
22.8%
CIE
(0.163,
0.046),
approaching
blue
standard.
Moreover,
TADF-assisted
devices
employing
designed
as
sensitizer
exceptional
EQE
33.1%.
This
work
thus
provides
blueprint
future
emitters,
representing
important
milestone
towards
meeting
color
gamut
standard
BT.2020.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(12)
Published: March 21, 2025
Multiresonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR-TADF)
emitters
are
promising
candidates
for
organic
light-emitting
diodes
(OLEDs)
with
high
color
quality.
However,
in
most
cases,
noble
metal–containing
phosphors
required
as
sensitizers
MR-TADF
to
improve
their
electroluminescence
(EL)
performances,
which
may
lead
cost
and
environmental
pollution.
Herein,
an
efficient
purely
room-temperature
phosphorescence
(RTP)
material,
3,2-PIC-TXT,
fast
radiation
is
developed.
It
not
only
exhibits
impressive
EL
performances
emitter
outstanding
external
quantum
efficiency
(EQE)
of
33.2%,
higher
than
that
Ir(ppy)
3
(25.2%),
but
also
functions
remarkably
a
sensitizer
green
(BN2,
tCzphB-Ph,
tCzphB-Fl).
The
hyperfluorescence
OLEDs
using
3,2-PIC-TXT
provide
ultrahigh
EQEs
40.9
43.8%,
superior
those
based
on
(37.0
38.0%),
along
superb
purity
excellent
operational
stability.
These
the
best
devices
RTP
materials
reported
so
far.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(49)
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
B-
and
N-embedded
multiple
resonance
(MR)
type
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(TADF)
emitters
usually
suffer
from
slow
reverse
intersystem
crossing
(RISC)
process
aggregation-caused
emission
quenching.
Here,
we
report
the
design
of
a
sandwich
structure
by
placing
B-N
MR
core
between
two
electron-donating
moieties,
inducing
through-space
charge
transfer
(TSCT)
states.
The
proper
adjusting
energy
levels
brings
about
10-fold
higher
RISC
rate
in
comparison
with
parent
molecule.
In
meantime,
high
photoluminescence
quantum
yield
91
%
good
color
purity
were
maintained.
Organic
light-emitting
diodes
based
on
new
emitter
achieved
maximum
external
efficiency
31.7
small
roll-offs
at
brightness.
High
device
efficiencies
also
obtained
for
wide
range
doping
concentrations
up
to
20
wt
thanks
steric
shielding
core.
A
operational
stability
LT95
85.2
h
has
been
revealed.
dual
electronic
effects
resulting
introduction
TSCT
state
offer
an
effective
molecular
address
critical
challenges
MR-TADF
emitters.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
60(9), P. 1089 - 1099
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
Multi-resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR-TADF)
emitters
have
become
an
active
research
topic
at
the
forefront
of
organic
light-emitting
diodes
(OLEDs)
owing
to
their
excellent
photophysical
properties
such
as
high
efficiency
and
narrow
emission
characteristics.
However,
MR-TADF
materials
always
exhibit
slow
reverse
intersystem
crossing
rates
(