WO2014069930A1 - Method for manufacturing organic light-emitting device using roll-to-roll process - Google Patents

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WO2014069930A1
WO2014069930A1 PCT/KR2013/009837 KR2013009837W WO2014069930A1 WO 2014069930 A1 WO2014069930 A1 WO 2014069930A1 KR 2013009837 W KR2013009837 W KR 2013009837W WO 2014069930 A1 WO2014069930 A1 WO 2014069930A1
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  • the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an organic light-emitting device (OLED) using a roll-to-roll processing.
  • the organic light emitting diode has a high response speed, high color reproducibility, and a very thin thickness as a next generation display device, and thus has many applications as a next generation display device.
  • a white organic light-emitting diode may be used as a full color display, a backlight of a liquid crystal display, a light source of illumination, or the like.
  • the process is complicated by a deposition or spin coater process in a high vacuum device, and the manufacturing cost is high and the color conversion of the display device is possible due to a long manufacturing time. It was difficult to secure the reliability of the efficiency.
  • the conventional white organic light emitting device has a disadvantage in that the structure of the process is complicated and the manufacturing cost is high due to the use of multiple light emitting layers for mixing the three primary colors.
  • Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2007-0033390 name of the high performance white light emitting OLED device
  • the first host material is one.
  • a mixture of the above mono-anthracene derivatives and one or more aromatic amine derivatives, the no-anthracene derivatives being provided in a volume fraction range of 5% to 50% relative to the total host volume, wherein the aromatic amine derivatives range from 50% to the total host volume
  • a broadband emitting OLED device comprising a first light emitting layer provided in a volume fraction range of 95% and a second light emitting layer provided above or below the first light emitting layer.
  • the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing an OLED including a color conversion layer, in order to solve the above problems of the prior art.
  • an organic light emitting device including: (a) providing an OLED and an inorganic phosphor to be in contact with at least one surface thereof; (b) bonding the OLED and the inorganic phosphor through roll-to-roll processing; And (c) obtaining an OLED including the inorganic phosphor as a color conversion layer.
  • any one of the problem solving means of the present invention described above by bonding the OLED of the specific color and the inorganic phosphor through a roll-to-roll process, it is possible to easily implement the OLED having an inorganic phosphor acting as a color conversion layer.
  • any one of the problem solving means of the present invention by bonding the inorganic phosphor and the OLED through a roll-to-roll process, the production time is shortened, thereby reducing the influence of external factors such as moisture, heat, impurities, etc., thereby improving reliability. .
  • any one of the problem solving means of the present invention by using an inorganic phosphor having a zero dimensional particle characteristics applicable to the roll-to-roll process, there is an effect capable of large area when bonding the OLED and the inorganic phosphor.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a view showing a roll-to-roll manufacturing equipment OLED according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG 3 is a schematic view illustrating a method of manufacturing a top emission OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating a method of manufacturing a bottom emission OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an OLED manufacturing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 6 to 8 are schematic views for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 9 and 10 are schematic views for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 11 and 12 are views for explaining a method of supplying a phosphor block layer on a roll according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 to 19 are views for explaining an OLED manufacturing method according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 20 and 21 illustrate a process of patterning a phosphor layer during a roll-to-roll process.
  • 22 and 23 are views for explaining a roll-to-roll before and after treatment method.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 schematically shows a roll-to-roll facility 100 for manufacturing an OLED according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the side surfaces of the pair of rollers 110 and 120 in the roll-to-roll installation 100, but in another embodiment of the present invention, the roll-to-roll installation 100 includes a plurality of roller pairs. It can also be configured.
  • 'roll-to-roll' means a process technology of OLED, and may use one or more 'rolls' or 'rolls' a specific structure constituting the OLED by using the OLED or a substrate of the OLED as a container. OLED can be completed by bonding through 'process'. Through such a roll-to-roll process, the thickness of the OLED can be controlled.
  • the first roller 110 of the two rollers 110 and 120 contacts the upper portion of the first substrate 210 and the second roller contacts the lower portion of the second substrate 220.
  • the sheet is rolled in the direction of the arrow to pressurize / heat the first substrate 210 and the second substrate 220. As a result, the first substrate 210 and the second substrate 220 are bonded to each other.
  • 'bonding' means sole, continuous and direct bonding between the substrate of the OLED and the specific structure on the OLED, and the 'bonding' refers to the specific structure (color conversion layer, bonding layer, protective layer, Light scattering layer, lens layer, patterning layer, polarizing layer, etc.) and combinations thereof can be bonded.
  • the bonding material is basically flexible and permeable, and may be used for bonding to a container (OLED or substrate), a specific structure layer, or a phosphor layer and a specific structure layer in a roll-to-roll process.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a process of bonding the first and second substrates 210 and 220 by rolling the first and second rollers 110 and 120, and the portion 'A' is the first and second portions.
  • the substrates 210 and 220 are bonded by the rolling of the first and second rollers 110 and 120, and the 'B' portion of the substrates 210 and 220 is the first and second rollers.
  • the state before joining by (110, 120) is shown.
  • the first and second substrates 210 and 220 are any one of an OLED and an inorganic phosphor. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, a hybrid organic light-emitting device (i.e., 'A' portion of FIG. 3) in which an inorganic phosphor acts as a color conversion layer by bonding an OLED and an inorganic phosphor through a roll-to-roll process ) Can be implemented.
  • a hybrid organic light-emitting device i.e., 'A' portion of FIG. 3 in which an inorganic phosphor acts as a color conversion layer by bonding an OLED and an inorganic phosphor through a roll-to-roll process
  • the inorganic phosphor according to an embodiment of the present invention is a substrate having zero dimensional particle characteristics, and may be prepared with an adhesive applied to a container containing the inorganic phosphor powder.
  • the material of the base material having a zero-dimensional particle characteristics exhibits inorganic phosphor powder and quantum dot (Quantum Dot), and has a form of fine particle powder, which is advantageous for solidification, liquefaction and vaporization, and is a general static substrate or flexible It can be used for the substrate.
  • 'container' may mean the substrate of the OLED and the OLED itself, and 'container' is a specific structure (color conversion layer, bonding layer, protective layer, light scattering layer, lens layer, pattern Ning layer, polarizing layer, plasmon layer, electron injection layer, electron transfer layer, light emitting layer, hole injection layer, hole transfer layer, electrode layer, transistor layer, pore layer, environmental barrier agent, environmental preservative) and combinations thereof.
  • This 'container' is flexible and can be mounted as a roll in a roll-to-roll process.
  • the container in which the inorganic phosphor powder is housed is an ultra-thin container, and can accommodate the inorganic phosphor on the substrate in various ways.
  • the inorganic phosphor may be produced in a form suitable for a general roll-to-roll process, for example ultra-thin transparent plastic (ie, film) or ultra-thin glass.
  • the inorganic phosphor may be prepared in a state of being wound on the first or second rollers 110 and 120 (that is, an ultra-thin transparent plastic substrate), and from one side of the OLED according to the rolling of the two rollers 110 and 120. It can be joined in contact in the rolling direction.
  • the OLED of a specific color for example, blue OLED
  • various colors for example, white OLED, red OLED, and green OLED, etc.
  • Can be converted into, and the luminance of the OLED can be increased in accordance with the change of the light extraction efficiency by the inorganic phosphor.
  • the OLED may be manufactured using the single roller 110 rather than the double roller 110 and 120 structure as shown in FIG. 1. have.
  • FIG. 2 is a view showing a roll-to-roll manufacturing equipment OLED according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a method of manufacturing a top emission OLED through a single roller 110
  • FIG. 2 (b) illustrates a method of manufacturing a bottom emission OLED.
  • Such an OLED manufacturing method for bonding the top emission and bottom emission OLEDs with the inorganic phosphor will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • the portion where the OLED and the inorganic phosphor are bonded by rolling is represented by the OLED 220 ′ and the inorganic phosphor 210 ′, respectively, and the portions before the bonding are the OLED 220 and the inorganic phosphor 210, respectively. ).
  • FIG 3 is a schematic view illustrating a method of manufacturing a top emission OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the first substrate 210 is an inorganic phosphor
  • the second substrate 220 is a top-emitting OLED.
  • the first substrate 210 when the cross section of a portion of the first substrate 210 is enlarged (P211), the first substrate 210 (that is, the inorganic phosphor) may include an inorganic phosphor layer and an adhesive layer ( The adhesive layer is laminated. As shown in FIG. 3, when the cross section of a portion of the first substrate 210 is enlarged (P211), the first substrate 210 (that is, the inorganic phosphor) may include an inorganic phosphor layer and an adhesive layer ( The adhesive layer is laminated. As shown in FIG. 3, when the cross section of a portion of the first substrate 210 is enlarged (P211), the first substrate 210 (that is, the inorganic phosphor) may include an inorganic phosphor layer and an adhesive layer ( The adhesive layer is laminated. As shown in FIG.
  • an enlarged cross section of a portion of the second substrate 220 (P221), the second substrate 220 may include a barrier film layer and a cathode layer ( cathode layer, Electron Injection Layer (EIL) / Electron Transport Layer (ETL), Organic Light-Emitting Layer, Hole Injection Layer (HIL) / Hole Transport Layer (Hole) A transport layer (HTL), an anode layer, and a flexible substrate layer are stacked.
  • the top-emitting OLED is composed of a transmissive cathode layer (for example, a transparent or semi-transparent cathode layer) and a reflective anode layer.
  • a top-emitting OLED having a color conversion layer can be realized.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating a method of manufacturing a bottom emission OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the first substrate 210 is a bottom emitting OLED
  • the second substrate 220 is an inorganic phosphor
  • the first substrate 210 may include a barrier film layer, a cathode layer, and an electron injection layer /.
  • An electron accepting layer, an organic light emitting layer, a hole injection layer / hole transport layer, an anode layer, and a flexible substrate layer are laminated.
  • the bottom-emitting OLED includes a reflective cathode layer and a transmissive anode layer.
  • the enlarged cross section of a part of the second substrate 220 (P221), the second substrate 220 (that is, the inorganic phosphor) has a structure in which an adhesive layer and an inorganic phosphor layer are stacked.
  • the back light emitting OLED having the color conversion layer may be implemented by contacting the adhesive layer of the inorganic phosphor on the anode layer of the bottom light emitting OLED by bonding in a roll-to-roll process.
  • inorganic phosphors are positioned on the top of the top-emitting OLED or the bottom of the bottom-emitting OLED for convenience of description, and are bonded through a roll-to-roll process.
  • the order and direction of the first base material 210 and the second base material 220 may be such that the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the inorganic phosphor contacts the cathode layer side and the anode layer side of the bottom emission OLED. can be changed.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an OLED manufacturing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • an OLED produced in a form capable of a roll-to-roll process is prepared (S410).
  • the ultra-thin inorganic phosphor of the roll-to-roll process is possible to prepare a contact with the OLED (S410).
  • the OLED and the inorganic phosphor provided are pressurized / heated through a roll-to-roll process (S430).
  • FIGS. 6 to 8 are schematic views for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6A illustrates a method of manufacturing a top emission OLED
  • FIG. 6B illustrates a method of manufacturing a bottom emission OLED.
  • the two phosphor layers 211 and 212 and the OLED layer 220 are bonded while passing through the pair of rollers 110 and 120.
  • pressure and heat may be applied to the pair of rollers 110 and 120.
  • an OLED 220 'bonded to two phosphor layers 211' and 212 ' is obtained.
  • the step of obtaining the OLED bonded with the two phosphor layers may mean the final step or the intermediate completion step of the process, and the obtained OLED is prepared on the roller.
  • FIG. 7 shows that the OLED is manufactured using the single roller 110 instead of the double roller in the OLED manufacturing method described with reference to FIG. 6.
  • the second phosphor layer 211 ′ is bonded through the roll 110 while the OLED layer 220 and the first phosphor layer 212 ′ are bonded to each other.
  • FIG. 8 shows that the second phosphor layer 211 'is bonded using the double rollers 110 and 120 in the state in which the OLED layer 220 and the first phosphor layer 212' are bonded to each other.
  • the OLED manufacturing method according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described in which a phosphor layer without a pattern is bonded to the OLED layer.
  • the phosphor blocks may be selectively stacked and bonded. Can be.
  • FIGS. 9 and 10 are schematic views for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9A illustrates a manufacturing method of a top emission OLED
  • FIG. 9B illustrates a manufacturing method of a bottom emission OLED.
  • the step of obtaining OLEDs bonded with different phosphor block layers may mean a final step or an intermediate completion step of the process, and the obtained OLEDs are prepared on a roller.
  • FIG. 10 shows bonding different phosphor block layers 211 and 212 and OLED layers 220 through a pair of rollers 110 and 120.
  • FIGS. 11 and 12 a roll-to-roll facility 100 that performs a rolling function for bonding a conventional phosphor layer to an OLED layer, as well as a coding and microrange alignment, will be described.
  • 11 and 12 are views for explaining a method of supplying and manufacturing a phosphor block layer on a roll according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the roll-to-roll process of supplying the phosphor block layers 211 and 212 onto a roll performs the following steps.
  • a phosphor block layer precursor is formed on a roll 130 including a mold release agent through supply and drying (P131) through a nozzle 230 for supplying at least one phosphor.
  • the phosphor block layers 211 and 212 are replenished, distributed and transported by the pair of rollers 111 and 112.
  • the length of the block layer may be adjusted uniformly or continuously.
  • a process of including an adhesive or a bond in the phosphor block layer and the OLED layer may be required, and may be applied for top emission and bottom emission OLED manufacturing, respectively.
  • the phosphor block layers 212 and 211 are repeatedly supplied onto the OLED layer 220 roll supplied by the roller, and the pressure and heat of the pair of rollers 120 and 112 are applied on the OLED layer 220. To be bonded. This obtains OLED in which the phosphor block layer is bonded. This step of obtaining the OLED signifies the final or intermediate completion of the process and is prepared on the rollers.
  • the phosphor block layer precursor is formed on the OLED roll through supply and drying through the nozzle 230 mounted on the roller 140 itself.
  • the phosphor block layers 211 and 212 and the OLED layer 220 are supplemented, distributed and transported by one roller 140.
  • a process of including an adhesive or a bond in the phosphor block layer and the OLED layer may be required, and may be applied for top emission and bottom emission OLED manufacturing, respectively.
  • the phosphor block layers 211 and 212 are repeatedly supplied onto the roll composed of the OLED layer 220, and pressure and heat are applied through one roller 140 to bond the phosphor block layer and the OLED layer. This obtains OLED in which the phosphor block layer is bonded.
  • a blade may be used together with a roller.
  • FIGS. 13 to 19 are views for explaining an OLED manufacturing method according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 the roll-to-roll process method of cutting the OLED to which a single phosphor layer is bonded using one roller 120 and a blade 150 is illustrated.
  • the process of cutting the OLED to which the phosphor layer is bonded and adjusting the thickness is performed in the following manner.
  • the OLED to which the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are bonded is obtained.
  • (a) and (b) of FIG. 13 include top and bottom emission, respectively.
  • the bonding is performed by applying pressure and heat by one roller 120.
  • the roll-to-roll process is performed through the roller 120 on the OLED layer 220 side and the blade 150 on the phosphor layer 110 side. Accordingly, cutting and thickness of the OLED roll to which the phosphor layer is bonded are controlled by the blade 150.
  • the blade 150 may be height-adjustable and may be configured in various shapes to form a patterned phosphor layer. As a result, an OLED to which the cut phosphor layer 210 'is bonded is obtained.
  • the step of obtaining such an OLED signifies the final or intermediate completion of the process and is prepared on a roller.
  • FIGS. 14A to 14C show examples of various blades. Such various types of blades may be applied not only to FIG. 13 but also to FIGS. 15 to 19 to be described below.
  • the multiple phosphor layers 211 and 212 are bonded to the OLED layer 220 through one roller 120, and the roll-to-roll process cuts the phosphor layer 211 and adjusts the thickness through the blade 150. Indicated.
  • an OLED bonded to the phosphor layers 211 and 212 of two layers is obtained through a roll-to-roll process.
  • the OLED roll having two phosphor layers bonded thereto is cut with a blade 150 and the thickness thereof is adjusted to obtain an OLED having phosphor layers bonded thereto.
  • 13 and 15 illustrate a roll-to-roll process in which one roller 120 is bonded by applying pressure and heat at the OLED layer side.
  • one roller 110 is bonded by applying pressure and heat at the phosphor layer 210 side, and a blade-to-roll process of adjusting and cutting the thickness of the phosphor layer 210 using the blade 150 is illustrated. .
  • the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 210 are bonded by applying pressure and heat through the double rollers 110 and 120, and the blade layer is cut to form the phosphor layer 220 using a thickness.
  • the roll-to-roll process to control the is shown.
  • FIG. 18 two different phosphor layers 211 and 212 are bonded to the OLED layer 220 using one roller 110, and the first phosphor layer 211 is cut using the blade 150. And a roll-to-roll process for adjusting the thickness.
  • FIG. 18 it is shown that one roller 110 and a blade 150 process respective roles at the side of the first phosphor layer 211.
  • FIG. 19 shows a process of bonding the microrange layer to the OLED roll after the thickness control and shape molding of the phosphor layer through the blade during the roll-to-roll process.
  • the roll-to-roll process shown in FIG. 19 performs the following steps.
  • the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are prepared.
  • the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are replenished, distributed and transported by rollers.
  • the present invention may be applied to manufacture top emission and bottom emission OLEDs, respectively.
  • the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are bonded while passing through the pair of rollers 110 and 120.
  • the bonding is processed by applying pressure and heat to the pair of rollers 110 and 120.
  • the thickness of the phosphor layer 210 is controlled and shaped by the blade 150.
  • the blade 150 is height-adjustable and has a variety of shapes to form a patterned phosphor layer 210 '.
  • the OLED layer 220 'and the microrange layer 170 to which the phosphor layer 210' is bonded are prepared.
  • the OLED layer 220 'and the microrange layer 170 to which the phosphor layer 210' is bonded are supplemented, distributed, and transported by the roller 160.
  • the micro-range layer 170 is bonded to the OLED layer 220 'to which the phosphor layer 210' is bonded through the roller 170.
  • the OLED to which the microrange 170 is bonded is obtained.
  • This step of obtaining the OLED signifies the final or intermediate completion step of the process and is prepared on the roller.
  • 20 and 21 illustrate a process of patterning a phosphor layer during a roll-to-roll process.
  • the roll-to-roll process shown in FIG. 20 performs the following steps.
  • the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are prepared.
  • the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are supplemented, distributed, and transported by the rollers 110 and 120.
  • the present invention may be applied to manufacture top emission and bottom emission OLEDs, respectively.
  • the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are bonded while passing through the pair of rollers 110 and 120. At this time, the joining is made by applying pressure and heat of the pair of rollers.
  • the phosphor layer 210 'by the patterning roller 180 is patterned.
  • the patterning roller 180 may be height-adjustable and have various shapes to form the patterned phosphor layer 210 '. Patterning is performed by applying pressure and heat to the patterning roller 180.
  • an OLED is obtained in which the patterned phosphor layer 210 'is bonded.
  • This step of obtaining an OLED means the final step or intermediate completion step of the process and is prepared on the roller.
  • the phosphor layer 210 ′ is patterned using the patterning roller 190 having a different shape from the patterning roller 180 of FIG. 20.
  • 22 and 23 are diagrams for describing a roll-to-roll before and after treatment method.
  • 22 and 23 illustrate a roll-to-roll process method further including a roll-to-roll pre / post treatment process in the roll function described in the roll-to-roll process described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 21.
  • FIG. 22 illustrates a roll-to-roll process in which a pre / post treatment method is applied to manufacture an OLED having a high reliability / high quality phosphor layer bonded thereto.
  • This roll-to-roll process is carried out under an inert atmosphere, spray process for uniformly providing a material such as fine dust removal by the flow process (adhesive), bond (bond), release agent, Processes of cooling / heating / drying after bonding are included.
  • FIG. 23 illustrates a roll-to-roll process in which a pre / post treatment method is applied to pattern an OLED to which a high reliability / high quality phosphor layer is bonded.
  • This roll-to-roll process is carried out in an inert atmosphere, spray process for adhesive adhesion, organic / inorganic material injection process for the phosphor layer injection, vacuum suction or flow (flow) process, mask process, UV exposure or
  • the developing step, the impurity removing step by solution treatment, and the drying step are included.
  • fabrication of the OLED by the roll-to-roll process described above is basically based on a deposition process, and aims at synthesizing the blue OLED to improve the efficiency of the blue OLED. It can be adjusted or a tandem structure can be used.

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The method for manufacturing an organic light-emitting device (OLED) arranges the OLED and an inorganic phosphor such that at least one surface of the OLED and at least one surface of the inorganic phosphor may contact each other, and joins the OLED and the inorganic phosphor together by means of a roll-to-roll process, thus obtaining the OLED having the inorganic phosphor as a color conversion layer.

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롤투롤 공정을 이용한 유기 발광 장치 제조 방법Organic light emitting device manufacturing method using roll-to-roll process
본 발명은 롤투롤 공정(Roll-to-Roll processing)을 이용한 유기 발광 장치(Organic Light-Emitting Device, OLED) 제조 방법에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an organic light-emitting device (OLED) using a roll-to-roll processing.
세계적으로 온실가스의 배출을 줄이기 위한 방안의 하나로 전 에너지 소비의 약 20%를 차지하고 있는 조명의 고효율화를 위한 노력을 다각적으로 벌이고 있다. 특히, 기존의 백열등과 형광등을 대체할 친환경 차세대 조명에 대한 수요가 확대되고 있어 유기 발광 소자(Organic Light-Emitting Diode)를 이용한 조명에 대한 개발이 확대되고 있다.As one of the measures to reduce the emission of greenhouse gas in the world, various efforts are being made to improve the efficiency of lighting, which accounts for about 20% of the total energy consumption. In particular, the demand for eco-friendly next-generation lighting to replace the existing incandescent and fluorescent lamps is expanding, the development of lighting using the organic light-emitting diode (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) is expanding.
이러한, 유기 발광 소자는 차세대 디스플레이 소자로서 빠른 응답 속도, 높은 색 재현성 및 매우 얇은 두께로 제작이 가능한 장점을 가지고 있어 차세대 디스플레이 소자로서 많은 응용 가능성을 가지고 있다. 그 중 백색 유기 발광 소자(white Organic Light-Emitting Diode)는 전색 디스플레이, 액정디스플레이의 백라이트(backlight)와 조명의 광원 등으로 사용될 수 있다.The organic light emitting diode has a high response speed, high color reproducibility, and a very thin thickness as a next generation display device, and thus has many applications as a next generation display device. Among them, a white organic light-emitting diode may be used as a full color display, a backlight of a liquid crystal display, a light source of illumination, or the like.
그런데, 종래의 유기 발광 소자를 이용한 디스플레이 장치를 제작하기 위해서는 고진공 장치 내부에서 증착 또는 스핀 코터(spincoater) 처리를 수행함으로써 공정이 복잡하고 제작 단가가 높을 뿐 아니라 긴 제작 시간으로 인해 디스플레이 장치의 색전환 효율의 신뢰성을 확보하기가 어렵다는 단점이 있었다. 또한, 종래의 백색 유기 발광 소자를 제작하기 위해서는 삼원색을 혼합하기 위한 다중 발광층 사용으로 인해 공정의 구조가 복잡해지며 제작 단가가 높다는 단점이 있었다.However, in order to fabricate a display device using a conventional organic light emitting device, the process is complicated by a deposition or spin coater process in a high vacuum device, and the manufacturing cost is high and the color conversion of the display device is possible due to a long manufacturing time. It was difficult to secure the reliability of the efficiency. In addition, the conventional white organic light emitting device has a disadvantage in that the structure of the process is complicated and the manufacturing cost is high due to the use of multiple light emitting layers for mixing the three primary colors.
이와 관련하여, 대한민국공개특허 제10-2007-0033390호(발명의 명칭: 고성능 백색 발광 OLED 장치)에서는, 양극 위에 제공되고 제 1 호스트 물질 및 제 1 발광 물질을 함유하되, 제 1 호스트 물질이 하나 이상의 모노-안트라센 유도체 및 하나 이상의 방향족 아민 유도체의 혼합물이고, 노-안트라센 유도체는 전체 호스트 부피에 대해 5% 내지 50%의 부피 분율 범위로 제공되며, 방향족 아민 유도체는 전체 호스트 부피에 대해 50% 내지 95%의 부피 분율 범위로 제공되는 제 1 발광층 및 제 1발광층 위 또는 아래에 제공된 제 2 발광층 포함하는 것인 광대역 방출 OLED 장치를 개시하고 있다.In this regard, Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2007-0033390 (name of the high performance white light emitting OLED device), which is provided on an anode and contains a first host material and a first light emitting material, wherein the first host material is one. A mixture of the above mono-anthracene derivatives and one or more aromatic amine derivatives, the no-anthracene derivatives being provided in a volume fraction range of 5% to 50% relative to the total host volume, wherein the aromatic amine derivatives range from 50% to the total host volume Disclosed is a broadband emitting OLED device comprising a first light emitting layer provided in a volume fraction range of 95% and a second light emitting layer provided above or below the first light emitting layer.
본 발명은 전술한 종래 기술의 문제점을 해결하기 위해, 색변환층을 포함하는 OLED를 제조하는 방법을 제공하고자 한다.The present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing an OLED including a color conversion layer, in order to solve the above problems of the prior art.
상기와 같은 기술적 과제를 달성하기 위한 본 발명의 일 측면에 따른 유기 발광 장치(Organic Light-Emitting Device, OLED) 제조 방법은, (a) OLED와 무기물 형광체를 적어도 일면이 접촉하도록 구비하는 단계; (b) 롤투롤 공정(roll-to-roll processing)을 통해 상기 OLED와 상기 무기물 형광체를 접합하는 단계; 및 (c) 상기 무기물 형광체를 색변환층으로 구비하는 OLED를 획득하는 단계를 포함한다.According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting device (OLED), including: (a) providing an OLED and an inorganic phosphor to be in contact with at least one surface thereof; (b) bonding the OLED and the inorganic phosphor through roll-to-roll processing; And (c) obtaining an OLED including the inorganic phosphor as a color conversion layer.
전술한 본 발명의 과제 해결 수단 중 어느 하나에 의하면, 특정 색상의 OLED와 무기물 형광체를 롤투롤 공정을 통해 접합함으로써, 색변환층으로서 작용하는 무기물 형광체를 구비하는 OLED를 간단하게 구현할 수 있다.According to any one of the problem solving means of the present invention described above, by bonding the OLED of the specific color and the inorganic phosphor through a roll-to-roll process, it is possible to easily implement the OLED having an inorganic phosphor acting as a color conversion layer.
그리고, 본 발명의 과제 해결 수단 중 어느 하나에 의하면, 롤투롤 공정을 통해 무기물 형광체와 OLED를 접합함으로써 제작시간이 단축되어 수분, 열, 분순물 등의 외부 요인의 영향을 줄여 신뢰성을 높일 수 있다.In addition, according to any one of the problem solving means of the present invention, by bonding the inorganic phosphor and the OLED through a roll-to-roll process, the production time is shortened, thereby reducing the influence of external factors such as moisture, heat, impurities, etc., thereby improving reliability. .
또한, 본 발명의 과제 해결 수단 중 어느 하나에 의하면, 롤투롤 공정에 적용 가능한 영 차원(zero dimensional) 입자 특성의 무기물 형광체를 이용함으로써 OLED 및 무기물 형광체 접합 시 대면적화가 가능한 효과가 있다.In addition, according to any one of the problem solving means of the present invention, by using an inorganic phosphor having a zero dimensional particle characteristics applicable to the roll-to-roll process, there is an effect capable of large area when bonding the OLED and the inorganic phosphor.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 색변환층을 구비하는 OLED의 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 개략도이다.1 is a schematic view for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 롤투롤 설비를 나타낸 도면이다.2 is a view showing a roll-to-roll manufacturing equipment OLED according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 3은 본 발명의 일실시예에 따른 색변환층을 구비하는 전면 발광 (top emission) OLED의 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 개략도이다.3 is a schematic view illustrating a method of manufacturing a top emission OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 색변환층을 구비하는 배면 발광 (bottom emission) OLED의 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 개략도이다.4 is a schematic view illustrating a method of manufacturing a bottom emission OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 5는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 순서도 이다.5 is a flowchart for explaining an OLED manufacturing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 6 내지 도 8은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 색변환층을 구비하는 OLED의 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 개략도이다.6 to 8 are schematic views for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 9 및 도 10은 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 색변환층을 구비하는 OLED의 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 개략도이다.9 and 10 are schematic views for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 11 및 도 12는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 형광체 블록층을 롤 상에 공급하는 방식을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.11 and 12 are views for explaining a method of supplying a phosphor block layer on a roll according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 13 내지 도 19는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 방식을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.13 to 19 are views for explaining an OLED manufacturing method according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 20 및 도 21은 롤투롤 공정 시 형광체층을 패터닝하는 공정을 나타낸 도면이다.20 and 21 illustrate a process of patterning a phosphor layer during a roll-to-roll process.
도 22 및 도 23은 롤투롤 전후 처리 과정 방식을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.22 and 23 are views for explaining a roll-to-roll before and after treatment method.
아래에서는 첨부한 도면을 참조하여 본 발명이 속하는 기술 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자가 용이하게 실시할 수 있도록 본 발명의 실시예를 상세히 설명한다. 그러나 본 발명은 여러 가지 상이한 형태로 구현될 수 있으며 여기에서 설명하는 실시예에 한정되지 않는다. 그리고 도면에서 본 발명을 명확하게 설명하기 위해서 설명과 관계없는 부분은 생략하였으며, 명세서 전체를 통하여 유사한 부분에 대해서는 유사한 도면 부호를 붙였다.DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. In the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted in order to clearly describe the present invention, and like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the specification.
명세서 전체에서, 어떤 부분이 다른 부분과 "연결"되어 있다고 할 때, 이는 "직접적으로 연결"되어 있는 경우뿐 아니라, 그 중간에 다른 소자를 사이에 두고 "전기적으로 연결"되어 있는 경우도 포함한다. 또한 어떤 부분이 어떤 구성요소를 "포함"한다고 할 때, 이는 특별히 반대되는 기재가 없는 한 다른 구성요소를 제외하는 것이 아니라 다른 구성요소를 더 포함할 수 있는 것을 의미한다.Throughout the specification, when a part is "connected" to another part, this includes not only "directly connected" but also "electrically connected" with another element in between. . In addition, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, which means that it may further include other components, except to exclude other components unless otherwise stated.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 색변환층을 구비하는 OLED의 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 개략도이다.1 is a schematic view for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 1에서는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 OLED를 제조하는 롤투롤 설비(100)를 개략적으로 도시하였다. 참고로, 도 1에서는 롤투롤 설비(100)의 구성 중 한 쌍의 롤러(110, 120)의 측면을 도시하였으나, 본 발명의 다른 실시예에서 롤투롤 설비(100)는 복수의 롤러 쌍을 포함하여 구성되는 것도 가능하다.1 schematically shows a roll-to-roll facility 100 for manufacturing an OLED according to an embodiment of the present invention. For reference, FIG. 1 illustrates the side surfaces of the pair of rollers 110 and 120 in the roll-to-roll installation 100, but in another embodiment of the present invention, the roll-to-roll installation 100 includes a plurality of roller pairs. It can also be configured.
참고로, 본 발명의 실시예에서 ‘롤투롤’은 OLED의 공정 기술을 의미하며, OLED 또는 OLED의 기판을 용기로 사용하여 OLED를 구성하는 특정구조를 한가지 이상의 ‘롤’ 또는 ‘롤화시킬 수 있는 공정’을 통해 접합시켜 OLED를 완성할 수 있다. 이러한, 롤투롤 공정을 통해 OLED의 두께를 조절할 수 있다.For reference, in the embodiment of the present invention, 'roll-to-roll' means a process technology of OLED, and may use one or more 'rolls' or 'rolls' a specific structure constituting the OLED by using the OLED or a substrate of the OLED as a container. OLED can be completed by bonding through 'process'. Through such a roll-to-roll process, the thickness of the OLED can be controlled.
도 1에 도시한 바와 같이, 두 개의 롤러(110, 120) 중 제 1 롤러(110)가 제 1 기재(210)의 상부에 접촉되고 제 2 롤러가 제 2 기재(220)의 하부에 접촉되어, 화살표 방향으로 롤링하여 제 1 기재(210) 및 제 2 기재(220)에 가압/가열한다. 이에 따라, 제 1 기재(210) 및 제 2 기재(220)가 접합된다. 참고로, 본 발명의 실시예에서 ‘접합’은 OLED의 기판 및 OLED 위의 특정구조 간의 단독적, 연속적, 직접적 접합을 의미하며, ‘접합’은 특정구조(색변환층,접합층, 보호층, 광산란층, 렌즈층, 패턴닝층, 편광층 등) 및 그 조합을 접합할 수 있다. 이때, 접합 물질은 기본적으로 유연성 및 투과성을 가지며, 롤투롤 공정에서 용기(OLED 또는 기판), 특정구조층과의 접합 또는 형광체층과 특정구조층 간의 접합에 사용될 수 있다.As shown in FIG. 1, the first roller 110 of the two rollers 110 and 120 contacts the upper portion of the first substrate 210 and the second roller contacts the lower portion of the second substrate 220. , The sheet is rolled in the direction of the arrow to pressurize / heat the first substrate 210 and the second substrate 220. As a result, the first substrate 210 and the second substrate 220 are bonded to each other. For reference, in the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, 'bonding' means sole, continuous and direct bonding between the substrate of the OLED and the specific structure on the OLED, and the 'bonding' refers to the specific structure (color conversion layer, bonding layer, protective layer, Light scattering layer, lens layer, patterning layer, polarizing layer, etc.) and combinations thereof can be bonded. In this case, the bonding material is basically flexible and permeable, and may be used for bonding to a container (OLED or substrate), a specific structure layer, or a phosphor layer and a specific structure layer in a roll-to-roll process.
구체적으로, 도 1에서는 제 1 및 제 2 롤러(110, 120)를 롤링하여 제 1 및 제 2 기재(210, 220)를 접합시키는 과정을 도시한 것으로서, 'A' 부분은 제 1 및 제 2 기재(210, 220)가 제 1 및 제 2 롤러(110, 120)의 롤링에 의해 접합된 상태이고, 'B' 부분은 제 1 및 제 2 기재(210, 220)가 제 1 및 제 2 롤러(110, 120)에 의해 접합되기 이전의 상태를 나타내었다.In detail, FIG. 1 illustrates a process of bonding the first and second substrates 210 and 220 by rolling the first and second rollers 110 and 120, and the portion 'A' is the first and second portions. The substrates 210 and 220 are bonded by the rolling of the first and second rollers 110 and 120, and the 'B' portion of the substrates 210 and 220 is the first and second rollers. The state before joining by (110, 120) is shown.
이때, 본 발명의 일 실시예에서 제 1 및 제 2 기재(210, 220)는 각각 OLED 및 무기물 형광체 중 어느 하나이다. 즉, 본 발명의 일 실시예에서 롤투롤 공정을 통해 OLED 및 무기물 형광체가 접합됨으로써 무기물 형광체가 색변환층으로 작용하는 하이브리드 OLED(hybrid Organic Light-Emitting Device)(즉, 도 3의 'A' 부분)를 구현할 수 있다.At this time, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first and second substrates 210 and 220 are any one of an OLED and an inorganic phosphor. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, a hybrid organic light-emitting device (i.e., 'A' portion of FIG. 3) in which an inorganic phosphor acts as a color conversion layer by bonding an OLED and an inorganic phosphor through a roll-to-roll process ) Can be implemented.
특히, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무기물 형광체는 영 차원(zero dimensional) 입자 특성을 갖는 기재로서, 무기물 형광체 분말이 수용된 용기에 점착제가 도포된 상태로 준비될 수 있다. 이때, 영 차원의 입자 특성을 갖는 기재의 재료는 무기물 형광체 분말 및 양자점(Quantum Dot)을 나타내는 것이며, 미세 입자 분말의 형태를 갖기 때문에 고체화, 액상화 및 기화에 유리하고 일반 정적 기판이나 플렉시블(flexible) 기판에 사용될 수 있다.In particular, the inorganic phosphor according to an embodiment of the present invention is a substrate having zero dimensional particle characteristics, and may be prepared with an adhesive applied to a container containing the inorganic phosphor powder. At this time, the material of the base material having a zero-dimensional particle characteristics exhibits inorganic phosphor powder and quantum dot (Quantum Dot), and has a form of fine particle powder, which is advantageous for solidification, liquefaction and vaporization, and is a general static substrate or flexible It can be used for the substrate.
참고로, 본 발명의 일 실시예에서 ‘용기’는 OLED의 기판 및 OLED자체를 의미할 수 있으며, ‘용기’는 특정 구조(색변환층, 접합층, 보호층, 광산란층, 렌즈층, 패턴닝층, 편광층, 플라즈몬층, 전자주입층, 전자이동층, 발광층, 홀주입층, 홀이동층, 전극층, 트렌지스터층, 공극층, 환경차단제, 환경보존제) 및 그 조합을 담을 수 있다. 이러한 ‘용기’는 유연성을 가지며 롤투롤 공정의 롤로서 장착될 수 있다.For reference, in one embodiment of the present invention, 'container' may mean the substrate of the OLED and the OLED itself, and 'container' is a specific structure (color conversion layer, bonding layer, protective layer, light scattering layer, lens layer, pattern Ning layer, polarizing layer, plasmon layer, electron injection layer, electron transfer layer, light emitting layer, hole injection layer, hole transfer layer, electrode layer, transistor layer, pore layer, environmental barrier agent, environmental preservative) and combinations thereof. This 'container' is flexible and can be mounted as a roll in a roll-to-roll process.
또한, 무기물 형광체 분말이 수용되는 용기는 초박형 용기로서, 다양한 방식으로 무기물 형광체를 기판 상에 수용할 수 있다.In addition, the container in which the inorganic phosphor powder is housed is an ultra-thin container, and can accommodate the inorganic phosphor on the substrate in various ways.
구체적으로, 무기물 형광체는 일반적인 롤투롤 공정에 적합한 형태, 예를 들어 초박형 투명 플라스틱(transparent plastic)(즉, 필름) 또는 초박형 유리(thin glass)로 생성될 수 있다. 참고로, 무기물 형광체는 제 1 또는 제 2 롤러(110, 120)에 감겨있는 상태(즉, 초박형 투명 플라스틱 기재)로 준비될 수 있으며, 두 롤러(110, 120)의 롤링에 따라 OLED와 일면부터 롤링 방향으로 접촉하여 접합될 수 있다.Specifically, the inorganic phosphor may be produced in a form suitable for a general roll-to-roll process, for example ultra-thin transparent plastic (ie, film) or ultra-thin glass. For reference, the inorganic phosphor may be prepared in a state of being wound on the first or second rollers 110 and 120 (that is, an ultra-thin transparent plastic substrate), and from one side of the OLED according to the rolling of the two rollers 110 and 120. It can be joined in contact in the rolling direction.
이처럼, OLED와 무기물 형광체를 접합함으로써 특정 색상의 OLED(예를 들어, 청색 OLED)가 무기물 형광체의 입자 크기 및 구조 특성에 따라 다양한 색상(예를 들어, 백색 OLED, 적색 OLED, 및 녹색 OLED 등)으로 변환 가능하고, 무기물 형광체에 의한 광 추출 효율의 변화에 따라 OLED의 휘도를 상승시킬 수 있다.As such, by bonding the OLED and the inorganic phosphor, the OLED of a specific color (for example, blue OLED) is produced in various colors (for example, white OLED, red OLED, and green OLED, etc.) according to the particle size and structural characteristics of the inorganic phosphor. Can be converted into, and the luminance of the OLED can be increased in accordance with the change of the light extraction efficiency by the inorganic phosphor.
한편, 이상에서는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 롤투롤 설비(100)에서 한 쌍의 롤러(110, 120)를 사용하여 OLED와 무기물 형광체를 접합하는 것을 설명하였다. 그런데, 하기 도 2에서와 같이, 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 방식에서는, 도 1에서와 같은 이중 롤러(110, 120) 구조가 아닌 단일 롤러(110)를 사용하여 OLED를 제조할 수 있다.On the other hand, in the roll to roll facility 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention using a pair of rollers (110, 120) has been described to bond the OLED and the inorganic phosphor. However, as shown in FIG. 2, in the OLED manufacturing method according to another embodiment of the present invention, the OLED may be manufactured using the single roller 110 rather than the double roller 110 and 120 structure as shown in FIG. 1. have.
도 2는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 롤투롤 설비를 나타낸 도면이다.2 is a view showing a roll-to-roll manufacturing equipment OLED according to another embodiment of the present invention.
이때, 도 2의 (a)에서는 단일 롤러(110)를 통한 전면 발광(top emission) OLED의 제조 방식을 도시하였고, 도 2의 (b)에서는 배면 발광(bottom emission) OLED의 제조 방식을 도시하였다. 이와 같은, 전면 발광 및 배면 발광 OLED와 무기물 형광체를 접합하는 OLED 제조 방식에 대해서는 하기 도 3 및 도 4를 참조하여 상세히 설명하도록 한다. 또한, 도 2에서 OLED와 무기물 형광체가 롤링에 의해 접합된 부분은 각각 OLED(220’)와 무기물 형광체(210’)로 나타내었으며, 접합되기 이전의 부분은 각각 OLED(220)와 무기물 형광체(210)로 나타내었다.In this case, (a) of FIG. 2 illustrates a method of manufacturing a top emission OLED through a single roller 110, and FIG. 2 (b) illustrates a method of manufacturing a bottom emission OLED. . Such an OLED manufacturing method for bonding the top emission and bottom emission OLEDs with the inorganic phosphor will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. In addition, in FIG. 2, the portion where the OLED and the inorganic phosphor are bonded by rolling is represented by the OLED 220 ′ and the inorganic phosphor 210 ′, respectively, and the portions before the bonding are the OLED 220 and the inorganic phosphor 210, respectively. ).
도 3은 본 발명의 일실시예에 따른 색변환층을 구비하는 전면 발광(top emission) OLED의 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 개략도이다.3 is a schematic view illustrating a method of manufacturing a top emission OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3에 도시한 바와 같이, 제 1 기재(210)는 무기물 형광체이고, 제 2 기재(220)는 전면 발광 OLED이다.As shown in FIG. 3, the first substrate 210 is an inorganic phosphor, and the second substrate 220 is a top-emitting OLED.
구체적으로, 도 3에서 제 1 기재(210)의 일부분의 단면을 확대(P211)한 바와 같이, 제 1 기재(210)(즉, 무기물 형광체)는 무기물 형광체층(inorganic phosphor layer)과 점착제층(adhesive layer)이 적층된 구조이다. 그리고, 도 3에서 제 2 기재(220)의 일부분의 단면을 확대(P221)한 바와 같이, 제 2 기재(220)(즉, 전면 발광 OLED)는 배리어 필름층(barrier film layer), 음극층(cathode layer), 전자주입층(Electron Injection Layer, EIL)/전자수용층(Electron Transport Layer, ETL), 유기물 발광층(Organic Light-Emitting layer), 정공주입층(hole Injection Layer, HIL)/정공수송층(Hole Transport Layer, HTL), 양극층(anode layer), 및 플렉시블 기판층(flexible substrate layer)이 적층된 구조이다. 이때, 본 발명의 일 실시예에서 전면 발광 OLED는 투과형 음극층(예를 들어, 투명 또는 반투명 음극층)이 구성되고, 반사형 양극층이 구성된다.Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the cross section of a portion of the first substrate 210 is enlarged (P211), the first substrate 210 (that is, the inorganic phosphor) may include an inorganic phosphor layer and an adhesive layer ( The adhesive layer is laminated. As shown in FIG. 3, an enlarged cross section of a portion of the second substrate 220 (P221), the second substrate 220 (that is, the top emission OLED) may include a barrier film layer and a cathode layer ( cathode layer, Electron Injection Layer (EIL) / Electron Transport Layer (ETL), Organic Light-Emitting Layer, Hole Injection Layer (HIL) / Hole Transport Layer (Hole) A transport layer (HTL), an anode layer, and a flexible substrate layer are stacked. At this time, in one embodiment of the present invention, the top-emitting OLED is composed of a transmissive cathode layer (for example, a transparent or semi-transparent cathode layer) and a reflective anode layer.
이처럼, 전면 발광 OLED의 음극층 상에 무기물 형광체의 점착체층을 접촉시켜 롤투롤 공정으로 접합함으로써, 색변환층을 구비하는 전면 발광 OLED를 구현할 수 있다.As such, by contacting the adhesive layer of the inorganic phosphor on the cathode layer of the top-emitting OLED and bonding in a roll-to-roll process, a top-emitting OLED having a color conversion layer can be realized.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 색변환층을 구비하는 배면 발광(bottom emission) OLED의 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 개략도이다.4 is a schematic view illustrating a method of manufacturing a bottom emission OLED having a color conversion layer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4에 도시한 바와 같이, 제 1 기재(210)는 배면 발광 OLED이고, 제 2 기재(220)는 무기물 형광체이다.As shown in FIG. 4, the first substrate 210 is a bottom emitting OLED, and the second substrate 220 is an inorganic phosphor.
구체적으로, 도 4에서 제 1 기재(210)의 일부분의 단면을 확대(P211)한 바와 같이, 제 1 기재(210)(즉, 배면 발광 OLED)는 배리어 필름층, 음극층, 전자주입층/전자수용층, 유기물 발광층, 정공주입층/정공수송층, 양극층, 및 플렉시블 기판층이 적층된 구조이다. 이때, 본 발명의 일 실시예에서 배면 발광 OLED는 반사형 음극층이 구성되고, 투과형 양극층이 구성된다.Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the cross-section of a portion of the first substrate 210 is enlarged (P211), the first substrate 210 (ie, the bottom emission OLED) may include a barrier film layer, a cathode layer, and an electron injection layer /. An electron accepting layer, an organic light emitting layer, a hole injection layer / hole transport layer, an anode layer, and a flexible substrate layer are laminated. At this time, in the embodiment of the present invention, the bottom-emitting OLED includes a reflective cathode layer and a transmissive anode layer.
그리고, 도 4에서 제 2 기재(220)의 일부분의 단면을 확대(P221)한 바와 같이, 제 2 기재(220)(즉, 무기물 형광체)는 점착제층 및 무기물 형광체층이 적층된 구조이다.As shown in FIG. 4, the enlarged cross section of a part of the second substrate 220 (P221), the second substrate 220 (that is, the inorganic phosphor) has a structure in which an adhesive layer and an inorganic phosphor layer are stacked.
이처럼, 배면 발광 OLED의 양극층 상에 무기물 형광체의 점착체층을 접촉시켜 롤투롤 공정으로 접합함으로써 색변환층을 구비하는 배면 발광 OLED를 구현할 수 있다.As such, the back light emitting OLED having the color conversion layer may be implemented by contacting the adhesive layer of the inorganic phosphor on the anode layer of the bottom light emitting OLED by bonding in a roll-to-roll process.
도 3 및 도 4에서는 설명의 편의상 전면 발광 OLED의 상부 또는 및 배면 발광 OLED의 하부에 무기질 형광체가 위치하여 롤투롤 공정을 통해 접합되는 것을 도시하였다. 그런데, 전면 발광 OLED의 적층 구조 상 음극층 측과 배면 발광 OLED의 적층 구조 상 양극층 측에 무기질 형광체의 점착제층이 접촉되도록 제 1 기재(210) 및 제 2 기재(220)의 순서 및 방향은 변경될 수 있다.3 and 4 illustrate that inorganic phosphors are positioned on the top of the top-emitting OLED or the bottom of the bottom-emitting OLED for convenience of description, and are bonded through a roll-to-roll process. However, the order and direction of the first base material 210 and the second base material 220 may be such that the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the inorganic phosphor contacts the cathode layer side and the anode layer side of the bottom emission OLED. can be changed.
이하, 도 5를 참조하여 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 방법을 설명하도록 한다.Hereinafter, an OLED manufacturing method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 5.
도 5는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 순서도 이다.5 is a flowchart for explaining an OLED manufacturing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
먼저, 롤투롤 공정이 가능한 형태로 생성된 OLED를 준비한다(S410).First, an OLED produced in a form capable of a roll-to-roll process is prepared (S410).
그리고, 롤투롤 공정이 가능한 형태의 초박형 무기물 형광체를 OLED와 접촉하도록 준비한다(S410).Then, the ultra-thin inorganic phosphor of the roll-to-roll process is possible to prepare a contact with the OLED (S410).
그런 다음, 구비된 OLED와 무기물 형광체를 롤투롤 공정을 통해 가압/가열하여 접합 처리한다(S430).Then, the OLED and the inorganic phosphor provided are pressurized / heated through a roll-to-roll process (S430).
이상의 공정을 통해 구현된 색변환층(즉, 무기물 형광체)을 구비한 OLED를 획득한다(S440).An OLED having a color conversion layer (that is, an inorganic phosphor) implemented through the above process is obtained (S440).
한편, 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 롤투롤 설비(100)를 사용한 OLED 제조 방식에서는, 단일 형광체층 뿐만 아니라 다중 형광체층(예를 들어, 2중 형광체층)을 추가/복합 적층하는 것이 가능하다.Meanwhile, in the OLED manufacturing method using the roll-to-roll facility 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention, not only a single phosphor layer but also multiple phosphor layers (for example, a double phosphor layer) may be added / composite stacked. .
구체적으로, 도 6 내지 도 8은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 색변환층을 구비하는 OLED의 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 개략도이다.Specifically, FIGS. 6 to 8 are schematic views for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 6에 도시한 바와 같이, 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 방식에서는, 다음과 같은 단계를 수행한다.As shown in Figure 6, in the OLED manufacturing method according to another embodiment of the present invention, the following steps are performed.
먼저, 롤투롤 설비(100) 상에 두 형광체층(211, 212) 및 OLED층(220)을 준비시킨다. 이때, 형광체층 및 OLED는 롤러에 의해 보충, 분배 및 운반되며, 이러한 준비 단계에서는 형광체층 및 OLED에 접착제(adhesive) 또는 본드(bond)를 포함시키는 과정이 필요할 수 있다. 참고로, 도 6의 (a)에서는 전면 발광(top emission) OLED를 제조하는 방식을 도시하였고, (b)에서는 배면 발광(bottom emission) OLED를 제조하는 방식을 도시하였다.First, two phosphor layers 211 and 212 and an OLED layer 220 are prepared on the roll-to-roll facility 100. At this time, the phosphor layer and the OLED are supplemented, distributed and transported by a roller, and in this preparation step, a process of including an adhesive or bond to the phosphor layer and the OLED may be required. For reference, FIG. 6A illustrates a method of manufacturing a top emission OLED, and FIG. 6B illustrates a method of manufacturing a bottom emission OLED.
그런 다음, 두 형광체층(211, 212)과 OLED층(220)을 한 쌍의 롤러(110, 120)를 통과시키면서 접합시킨다. 이때, 한 쌍의 롤러(110, 120)에 압력 및 열을 가하여 접합시킬 수 있다.Then, the two phosphor layers 211 and 212 and the OLED layer 220 are bonded while passing through the pair of rollers 110 and 120. In this case, pressure and heat may be applied to the pair of rollers 110 and 120.
이에 따라, 두 형광체층(211’, 212’)과 접합된 OLED(220’)를 얻는다. 이처럼, 두 형광체층과 접합된 OLED를 획득하는 단계는 공정의 최종 단계 또는 중간 완성 단계를 의미할 수 있으며, 획득된 OLED는 롤러 위에 준비된다.As a result, an OLED 220 'bonded to two phosphor layers 211' and 212 'is obtained. As such, the step of obtaining the OLED bonded with the two phosphor layers may mean the final step or the intermediate completion step of the process, and the obtained OLED is prepared on the roller.
한편, 도 7에서는 상기 도 6에서 설명한 OLED 제조 방식에서, 이중 롤러가 아닌 단일 롤러(110)를 사용하여 OLED를 제조하는 것을 나타내었다. 이때, 도 7에서는 OLED층(220)과 제 1 형광체층(212’)이 접합된 상태에서 제 2 형광체층(211’)을 롤(110)을 통해 접합한 것을 나타내었다. 또한, 도 8에서는 OLED층(220)과 제 1 형광체층(212’)이 접합된 상태에서 이중 롤러(110, 120)를 사용하여 제 2 형광체층(211’)을 접합한 것을 나타내었다.Meanwhile, FIG. 7 shows that the OLED is manufactured using the single roller 110 instead of the double roller in the OLED manufacturing method described with reference to FIG. 6. In this case, in FIG. 7, the second phosphor layer 211 ′ is bonded through the roll 110 while the OLED layer 220 and the first phosphor layer 212 ′ are bonded to each other. In addition, FIG. 8 shows that the second phosphor layer 211 'is bonded using the double rollers 110 and 120 in the state in which the OLED layer 220 and the first phosphor layer 212' are bonded to each other.
이상에서는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 방식이 패턴없는 형광체층을 OLED층과 접합하는 것을 설명하였으나, 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 방식에서는 형광체 블록을 선택적으로 쌓아 접합함으로써 패터닝할 수 있다.In the above description, the OLED manufacturing method according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described in which a phosphor layer without a pattern is bonded to the OLED layer. However, in the OLED manufacturing method according to another embodiment of the present invention, the phosphor blocks may be selectively stacked and bonded. Can be.
구체적으로, 도 9 및 도 10은 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 색변환층을 구비하는 OLED의 제조 방법을 설명하기 위한 개략도이다.Specifically, FIGS. 9 and 10 are schematic views for explaining a method of manufacturing an OLED having a color conversion layer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 9에서 도시한 바와 같이, 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 방식에서는, 다음과 같은 단계를 수행한다.As shown in Figure 9, in the OLED manufacturing method according to another embodiment of the present invention, the following steps are performed.
먼저, 롤투롤 설비(100) 상에 서로 다른 두 형광체 블록층(211, 212) 및 OLED층(220)을 준비시킨다. 이때, 형광체 블록층 및 OLED층이 롤러(110)에 의해 보충, 분배 및 운반되며, 서로 다른 형광체 블록층은 다양한 길이를 갖는다. 또한, 이러한 준비 단계에서는, 형광체층 및 OLED층에 접착제(adhesive) 또는 본드(bond)를 포함시키는 과정이 필요할 수 있다. 참고로, 도 9의 (a)에서는 전면 발광(top emission) OLED의 제조 방식을 도시하였고, (b)에서는 배면 발광(bottom emission) OLED의 제조 방식을 도시하였다.First, two different phosphor block layers 211 and 212 and an OLED layer 220 are prepared on the roll-to-roll facility 100. At this time, the phosphor block layer and the OLED layer are supplemented, distributed and transported by the roller 110, and different phosphor block layers have various lengths. In addition, in this preparation step, it may be necessary to include an adhesive (bond) in the phosphor layer and the OLED layer (adhesive). For reference, FIG. 9A illustrates a manufacturing method of a top emission OLED, and FIG. 9B illustrates a manufacturing method of a bottom emission OLED.
그런 다음, 서로 다른 형광체 블록층(211, 212)과 OLED층(220)을 단일 롤러(110)를 통과 시키면서 접합시킨다. 이때, 하나의 롤러(110)에 압력 및 열을 가하여 접합시킬 수 있다.Then, different phosphor block layers 211 and 212 and the OLED layer 220 are bonded while passing through the single roller 110. At this time, one roller 110 may be bonded by applying pressure and heat.
그런 후, 서로 다른 형광체 블록층(211, 212)이 접합된 OLED를 얻는다. 이처럼, 서로 다른 형광체 블록층과 접합된 OLED를 획득하는 단계는 공정의 최종 단계 또는 중간 완성 단계를 의미할 수 있으며, 획득된 OLED는 롤러 위에 준비된다.Then, an OLED to which different phosphor block layers 211 and 212 are bonded is obtained. As such, the step of obtaining OLEDs bonded with different phosphor block layers may mean a final step or an intermediate completion step of the process, and the obtained OLEDs are prepared on a roller.
한편, 도 10에서는 한 쌍의 롤러(110, 120)를 통해 서로 다른 형광체 블록층(211, 212)와 OLED층(220)을 접합하는 것을 나타내었다.Meanwhile, FIG. 10 shows bonding different phosphor block layers 211 and 212 and OLED layers 220 through a pair of rollers 110 and 120.
이하, 도 11 및 도 12를 참조하여, 기존의 형광체층을 OLED 층에 접합하기 위한 롤링 기능뿐 아니라, 코딩 및 마이크로렌지 정렬을 위한 롤링 기능을 수행하는 롤투롤 설비(100)를 설명하도록 한다.Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, a roll-to-roll facility 100 that performs a rolling function for bonding a conventional phosphor layer to an OLED layer, as well as a coding and microrange alignment, will be described.
도 11 및 도 12는 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 형광체 블록층을 롤상에 공급 및 제조하는 방식을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.11 and 12 are views for explaining a method of supplying and manufacturing a phosphor block layer on a roll according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 11에서 도시한 바와 같이, 형광체 블록층(211, 212)을 롤 위에 공급시키는 롤투롤 공정은 다음과 같은 단계를 수행한다.As shown in FIG. 11, the roll-to-roll process of supplying the phosphor block layers 211 and 212 onto a roll performs the following steps.
먼저, 적어도 하나의 형광체를 공급하는 노즐(230)을 통해 형광체 블록층 전구체가 이형제(mold release agent)가 포함된 롤(130) 위에 공급 및 건조(P131)를 통해 형성된다. 이때, 각 형광체 블록층(211, 212)이 한 쌍의 롤러(111, 112)에 의해 보충, 분배 및 운반된다. 이러한, 형광체 블록층의 분배 시 획일적이거나 연속적으로 블록층의 길이를 조절할 수 있다. 또한, 형광체 블록층 및 OLED층에 접착제(adhesive) 또는 본드(bond)를 포함시키는 과정이 필요할 수 있고, 전면 발광(Top emission) 및 배변 발광(bottom emission) OLED 제조를 위해 각각 적용될 수 있다.First, a phosphor block layer precursor is formed on a roll 130 including a mold release agent through supply and drying (P131) through a nozzle 230 for supplying at least one phosphor. At this time, the phosphor block layers 211 and 212 are replenished, distributed and transported by the pair of rollers 111 and 112. In the distribution of the phosphor block layer, the length of the block layer may be adjusted uniformly or continuously. In addition, a process of including an adhesive or a bond in the phosphor block layer and the OLED layer may be required, and may be applied for top emission and bottom emission OLED manufacturing, respectively.
그런 다음, 형광체 블록층(212, 211)을 롤러에 의해 공급되는 OLED층(220)롤 위에 반복 공급하고, 한 쌍의 롤러(120, 112)의 압력 및 열 가함을 통해 OLED층(220) 상에 접합시킨다. 이에 따라, 형광체 블록층이 접합된 OLED를 얻는다. 이처럼 OLED를 얻는 단계는 공정의 최종 단계 또는 중간 완성단계를 의미하며 롤러 위에 준비된다.Then, the phosphor block layers 212 and 211 are repeatedly supplied onto the OLED layer 220 roll supplied by the roller, and the pressure and heat of the pair of rollers 120 and 112 are applied on the OLED layer 220. To be bonded. This obtains OLED in which the phosphor block layer is bonded. This step of obtaining the OLED signifies the final or intermediate completion of the process and is prepared on the rollers.
한편, 도 12에 도시한 바와 같이, 형광체 블록층을 롤 위에 공급시키는 또 다른 방식의 롤투롤 공정은 다음과 같은 단계를 수행한다.On the other hand, as shown in Figure 12, another roll-to-roll process of supplying the phosphor block layer on the roll is performed as follows.
먼저, 롤러(140) 자체에 장착된 노즐(230)을 통해 형광체 블록층 전구체가 OLED롤 위에 공급 및 건조를 통해 형성된다. 이때, 형광체 블록층(211, 212) 및 OLED층(220)은 한 롤러(140)에 의해 보충, 분배 및 운반된다. 또한, 형광체 블록층 및 OLED층에 접착제(adhesive) 또는 본드(bond)를 포함시키는 과정이 필요할 수 있고, 전면 발광(Top emission) 및 배변 발광(bottom emission) OLED 제조를 위해 각각 적용될 수 있다.First, the phosphor block layer precursor is formed on the OLED roll through supply and drying through the nozzle 230 mounted on the roller 140 itself. At this time, the phosphor block layers 211 and 212 and the OLED layer 220 are supplemented, distributed and transported by one roller 140. In addition, a process of including an adhesive or a bond in the phosphor block layer and the OLED layer may be required, and may be applied for top emission and bottom emission OLED manufacturing, respectively.
그런 다음, 형광체 블록층(211, 212)을 OLED층(220)으로 구성된 롤 위에 반복 공급하고, 하나의 롤러(140)를 통해 압력 및 열을 가하여 형광체 블록층과 OLED 층을 접합시킨다. 이에 따라, 형광체 블록층이 접합된 OLED를 얻는다. Then, the phosphor block layers 211 and 212 are repeatedly supplied onto the roll composed of the OLED layer 220, and pressure and heat are applied through one roller 140 to bond the phosphor block layer and the OLED layer. This obtains OLED in which the phosphor block layer is bonded.
한편, 본 발명의 또 다른 OLED 제조 방식에서는 롤러와 함께 블레이드를 사용할 수 있다.Meanwhile, in another OLED manufacturing method of the present invention, a blade may be used together with a roller.
구체적으로, 도 13 내지 도 19는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 OLED 제조 방식을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.Specifically, FIGS. 13 to 19 are views for explaining an OLED manufacturing method according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 13에서는 하나의 롤러(120) 및 블레이드(150)를 사용하여 단일 형광체층이 접합된 OLED를 재단하는 롤투롤 공정 방식을 나타내었다.In FIG. 13, the roll-to-roll process method of cutting the OLED to which a single phosphor layer is bonded using one roller 120 and a blade 150 is illustrated.
도 13에서 도시한 바와 같이, 형광체층이 접합된 OLED를 재단하고 두께를 조절하는 공정은 다음과 같은 방식으로 수행된다.As shown in FIG. 13, the process of cutting the OLED to which the phosphor layer is bonded and adjusting the thickness is performed in the following manner.
롤투롤 공정을 통해 형광체층(210)과 OLED층(220)이 접합된 OLED를 얻는다. 참고로, 도 13의 (a) 및 (b)는 각각 Top 및 bottom emission을 포함한다. 그리고, 상기 접합은 하나의 롤러(120)에 의한 압력 및 열 가함에 의해 이루어진다.Through the roll-to-roll process, the OLED to which the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are bonded is obtained. For reference, (a) and (b) of FIG. 13 include top and bottom emission, respectively. In addition, the bonding is performed by applying pressure and heat by one roller 120.
위의 롤투롤 공정 시 OLED층(220) 측의 롤러(120)와 형광체층(110) 측의 블레이드(150)를 통한 롤투롤 공정이 수행된다. 이에 따라, 형광체층이 접합된 OLED롤이 블레이드(150)에 의해 재단 및 두께가 조절된다. 이때, 블레이드(150)는 높이 조절이 가능하며, 다양한 모양으로 구성될 수 있어 패터닝된 형광체층을 형성할 수 있다. 이에 따라, 재단된 형광체층(210’)이 접합된 OLED를 얻는다. 이러한 OLED를 얻는 단계는 공정의 최종 단계 또는 중간 완성단계를 의미하며 롤러 위에 준비되는 단계이다.In the roll-to-roll process above, the roll-to-roll process is performed through the roller 120 on the OLED layer 220 side and the blade 150 on the phosphor layer 110 side. Accordingly, cutting and thickness of the OLED roll to which the phosphor layer is bonded are controlled by the blade 150. In this case, the blade 150 may be height-adjustable and may be configured in various shapes to form a patterned phosphor layer. As a result, an OLED to which the cut phosphor layer 210 'is bonded is obtained. The step of obtaining such an OLED signifies the final or intermediate completion of the process and is prepared on a roller.
참고로, 도 14의 (a) 내지 (c)에서는 다양한 블레이드의 예를 나타내었다. 이러한, 다양한 형태의 블레이드는 도 13에서뿐 아니라, 하기에서 설명할 도 15 내지 도 19에서도 적용될 수 있다.For reference, FIGS. 14A to 14C show examples of various blades. Such various types of blades may be applied not only to FIG. 13 but also to FIGS. 15 to 19 to be described below.
도 15에서는 하나의 롤러(120)를 통해 다중 형광체층(211, 212)과 OLED층(220)을 접합하되, 블레이드(150)를 통해 형광체층(211)을 재단하고 두께를 조절시키는 롤투롤 공정을 나타내었다.In FIG. 15, the multiple phosphor layers 211 and 212 are bonded to the OLED layer 220 through one roller 120, and the roll-to-roll process cuts the phosphor layer 211 and adjusts the thickness through the blade 150. Indicated.
구체적으로, 롤투롤 공정을 통해 두 층의 형광체층(211, 212)과 접합된 OLED를 얻는다. 이러한, 롤투롤 공정 상에서 두 층의 형광체층이 접합된 OLED롤을 블레이드(150)로 재단 및 두께를 조절시켜 형광체층이 접합된 OLED를 얻는다.Specifically, an OLED bonded to the phosphor layers 211 and 212 of two layers is obtained through a roll-to-roll process. In the roll-to-roll process, the OLED roll having two phosphor layers bonded thereto is cut with a blade 150 and the thickness thereof is adjusted to obtain an OLED having phosphor layers bonded thereto.
한편, 상기 도 13 및 도 15에서는 하나의 롤러(120)가 OLED층 측에서 압력과 열을 가하여 접합하는 롤투롤 공정을 나타내었다.13 and 15 illustrate a roll-to-roll process in which one roller 120 is bonded by applying pressure and heat at the OLED layer side.
도 16에서는 하나의 롤러(110)가 형광체층(210) 측에서 압력과 열을 가하여 접합하되, 블레이드(150)를 사용하여 형광체층(210)의 두께를 조절하고 재단하는 롤투롤 공정을 나타내었다.In FIG. 16, one roller 110 is bonded by applying pressure and heat at the phosphor layer 210 side, and a blade-to-roll process of adjusting and cutting the thickness of the phosphor layer 210 using the blade 150 is illustrated. .
그리고, 도 17에서는 이중 롤러(110, 120)을 통해 압력과 열을 가하여 형광체층(210)과 OLED층(210)을 접합하되, 블레이드(150)를 사용하여 형광체층(220)을 재단하고 두께를 조절하는 롤투롤 공정을 나타내었다.In addition, in FIG. 17, the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 210 are bonded by applying pressure and heat through the double rollers 110 and 120, and the blade layer is cut to form the phosphor layer 220 using a thickness. The roll-to-roll process to control the is shown.
또한, 도 18에서는 하나의 롤러(110)를 사용하여 서로 다른 두 형광체층(211, 212)을 OLED 층(220)과 접합하되, 블레이드(150)를 사용하여 제 1 형광체층(211)을 재단하고 두께를 조절하는 롤투롤 공정을 나타내었다. 이때, 도 18에서는 하나의 롤러(110) 및 블레이드(150)가 제 1 형광체층(211) 측에서 각각의 역할을 처리하는 것을 나타내었다.In addition, in FIG. 18, two different phosphor layers 211 and 212 are bonded to the OLED layer 220 using one roller 110, and the first phosphor layer 211 is cut using the blade 150. And a roll-to-roll process for adjusting the thickness. In this case, in FIG. 18, it is shown that one roller 110 and a blade 150 process respective roles at the side of the first phosphor layer 211.
한편, 도 16 내지 도 18에서, 하나 또는 이중 롤러를 통해 단일 형광체층(220) 또는 이중 형광체층(211, 212) 과 OLED층(210)을 접합하는 공정, 블레이드(150)를 통해 형광체층(210, 211, 212)을 재단하는 공정의 각 과정은 상기 도 13 및 도 15에서 설명한 롤투롤 공정의 단계와 대응되므로 상세한 설명은 생략하도록 한다.Meanwhile, in FIGS. 16 to 18, the process of bonding the single phosphor layer 220 or the double phosphor layers 211 and 212 and the OLED layer 210 through one or double rollers, the phosphor layer through the blade 150 ( Each process of the process of cutting 210, 211, and 212 corresponds to the steps of the roll-to-roll process described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 15, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.
도 19는 롤투롤 공정 시 블레이드를 통해 형광체층의 두께 조절 및 모양 성형을 처리한 후 마이크로렌지층을 OLED 롤에 접합하는 과정을 나타내었다.19 shows a process of bonding the microrange layer to the OLED roll after the thickness control and shape molding of the phosphor layer through the blade during the roll-to-roll process.
도 19에 도시한 롤투롤 공정은 다음과 같은 단계를 수행한다.The roll-to-roll process shown in FIG. 19 performs the following steps.
먼저, 형광체층(210) 및 OLED층(220)을 준비시킨다. 이러한, 준비 단계에서는 형광체층(210) 및 OLED층(220)이 롤러에 의해 보충, 분배 및 운반된다. 또한, 전면 발광(Top emission) 및 배변 발광(bottom emission) OLED 제조를 위해 각각 적용될 수 있다.First, the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are prepared. In this preparation step, the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are replenished, distributed and transported by rollers. In addition, the present invention may be applied to manufacture top emission and bottom emission OLEDs, respectively.
그런 다음, 형광체층(210)과 OLED층(220)을 한 쌍의 롤러(110, 120)를 통과시키면서 접합시킨다. 이때, 접합은 한 쌍의 롤러(110, 120)의 압력 및 열 가함을 의해 처리된다.Then, the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are bonded while passing through the pair of rollers 110 and 120. At this time, the bonding is processed by applying pressure and heat to the pair of rollers 110 and 120.
이러한 롤투롤 공정 시 블레이드(150)에 의해 형광체층(210)의 두께 조절 및 모양 성형을 시킨다. 이때, 블레이드(150)는 높이 조절이 가능하며 모양이 다양하여 패터닝된 형광체층(210’)을 형성시킨다.In the roll-to-roll process, the thickness of the phosphor layer 210 is controlled and shaped by the blade 150. At this time, the blade 150 is height-adjustable and has a variety of shapes to form a patterned phosphor layer 210 '.
그런 다음, 형광체층(210’)이 접합된 OLED층(220’) 및 마이크로 렌지층(170)을 준비시킨다. 이러한 준비 단계에서는 형광체층(210’)이 접합된 OLED층(220’) 및 마이크로 렌지층(170)이 롤러(160)에 의해 보충, 분배 및 운반된다.Then, the OLED layer 220 'and the microrange layer 170 to which the phosphor layer 210' is bonded are prepared. In this preparation step, the OLED layer 220 'and the microrange layer 170 to which the phosphor layer 210' is bonded are supplemented, distributed, and transported by the roller 160.
이때, 형광체층(210’)이 접합된 OLED층(220’)에 마이크로 렌지층(170)을 롤러(170)을 통해 접합시킨다.At this time, the micro-range layer 170 is bonded to the OLED layer 220 'to which the phosphor layer 210' is bonded through the roller 170.
이에 따라, 마이크로 렌지(170)가 접합된 OLED를 얻는다. 이러한, OLED를 얻는 단계는 공정의 최종 단계 또는 중간 완성 단계를 의미하며 롤러 위에 준비된다.Thus, the OLED to which the microrange 170 is bonded is obtained. This step of obtaining the OLED signifies the final or intermediate completion step of the process and is prepared on the roller.
도 20 및 도 21은 롤투롤 공정 시 형광체층을 패터닝하는 공정을 나타낸 도면이다.20 and 21 illustrate a process of patterning a phosphor layer during a roll-to-roll process.
도 20에 도시한 롤투롤 공정은 다음과 같은 단계를 수행한다.The roll-to-roll process shown in FIG. 20 performs the following steps.
먼저, 형광체층(210) 및 OLED층(220)을 준비한다. 이러한 준비 단계에서는 형광체층(210) 및 OLED 층(220)이 롤러(110, 120)에 의해 보충, 분배, 운반된다. 또한, 전면 발광(Top emission) 및 배변 발광(bottom emission) OLED 제조를 위해 각각 적용될 수 있다.First, the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are prepared. In this preparation step, the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are supplemented, distributed, and transported by the rollers 110 and 120. In addition, the present invention may be applied to manufacture top emission and bottom emission OLEDs, respectively.
그런 다음, 형광체층(210)과 OLED층(220)을 한 쌍의 롤러(110, 120)를 통과시키면서 접합시킨다. 이때, 접합은 한 쌍의 롤러의 압력 및 열 가함에 의해 이루어진다.Then, the phosphor layer 210 and the OLED layer 220 are bonded while passing through the pair of rollers 110 and 120. At this time, the joining is made by applying pressure and heat of the pair of rollers.
그런 후, 패터닝 롤러(180)에 의한 형광체층(210’)을 패터닝 시킨다. 이때, 패터닝 롤러(180)는 높이 조절이 가능하며 모양이 다양하여 패터닝 된 형광체층(210’)을 형성한다. 이러한 패터닝 롤러(180)의 압력 및 열 가함에 의해 패터닝이 이루어진다.Thereafter, the phosphor layer 210 'by the patterning roller 180 is patterned. In this case, the patterning roller 180 may be height-adjustable and have various shapes to form the patterned phosphor layer 210 '. Patterning is performed by applying pressure and heat to the patterning roller 180.
이에 따라, 패터닝된 형광체층(210’)이 접합된 OLED를 얻는다. 이러한, OLED를 얻는 단계는 공정의 최종 단계 또는 중간 완성 단계를 의미하며, 롤러 위에 준비된다.Thus, an OLED is obtained in which the patterned phosphor layer 210 'is bonded. This step of obtaining an OLED means the final step or intermediate completion step of the process and is prepared on the roller.
도 21에서는 상기 도 20에서의 패터닝 롤러(180)과 모양이 상이한 패터닝 롤러(190)를 사용하여 형광체층(210’)을 패터닝하는 것을 나타내었다.In FIG. 21, the phosphor layer 210 ′ is patterned using the patterning roller 190 having a different shape from the patterning roller 180 of FIG. 20.
한편, 도 22 및 도 23은 롤투롤 전후 처리 과정 방식을 설명하기 위한 도면이다.22 and 23 are diagrams for describing a roll-to-roll before and after treatment method.
도 22 및 도 23에서는 이상 도 1 내지 도 21에서 설명한 롤투롤 공정에서 설명한 롤 기능에 롤투롤 전/후 처리 과정이 더 포함된 롤투롤 공정 방식을 나타내었다.22 and 23 illustrate a roll-to-roll process method further including a roll-to-roll pre / post treatment process in the roll function described in the roll-to-roll process described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 21.
구체적으로, 롤투롤 공정 및 공정의 전/후 처리 과정에서는, 챔버(room 또는 zone) 기능을 추가하여 가열, 건조, 냉각, 냉각 건조, 플로잉(flowing), 진공흡입수집, 가스 분위기(gas atmosphere) 조절, UV조사, 커팅, 스프레이, 유/무기물질주입, 및 용액 처리 등을 구역화할 수 있다Specifically, in the roll-to-roll process and the pre- and post-processing of the process, by adding a chamber (room or zone) function, heating, drying, cooling, cooling drying, flowing (flowing), vacuum suction collection, gas atmosphere (gas atmosphere) Controlling, UV irradiation, cutting, spraying, organic / inorganic substance injection, and solution treatment can be zoned
도 22에서는 고신뢰성/고품질의 형광체층이 접합된 OLED를 제조하기 위한 전/후 처리 방식이 적용된 롤투롤 공정 과정을 나타내었다. 이러한, 롤투롤 공정은 불활성 분위기(inert atmosphere) 하에서 진행되며, 플로잉(flowing)공정에 의한 미세 먼지 제거, 접착제(adhesive), 본드(bond), 이형제와 같은 물질을 균일하게 제공하는 스프레이 공정, 접합 후 냉각/가열/건조되는 공정이 포함된다.FIG. 22 illustrates a roll-to-roll process in which a pre / post treatment method is applied to manufacture an OLED having a high reliability / high quality phosphor layer bonded thereto. This roll-to-roll process is carried out under an inert atmosphere, spray process for uniformly providing a material such as fine dust removal by the flow process (adhesive), bond (bond), release agent, Processes of cooling / heating / drying after bonding are included.
또한, 도 23에서는 고신뢰성/고품질의 형광체층이 접합된 OLED를 패터닝하기 위한 전/후 처리 방식이 적용된 롤투롤 공정 과정을 나타내었다. 이러한, 롤투롤 공정은 불활성 분위기 하에서 진행되며, 접착제(adhesive) 부착을 위한 스프레이 공정, 형광체층 주입을 위한 유/무기물질 주입 공정, 진공 흡입 또는 플로잉(flowing)공정, 마스크 공정, UV노광 또는 현상 공정, 용액 처리에 의한 불순물 제거 공정, 및 건조 공정이 포함된다.In addition, FIG. 23 illustrates a roll-to-roll process in which a pre / post treatment method is applied to pattern an OLED to which a high reliability / high quality phosphor layer is bonded. This roll-to-roll process is carried out in an inert atmosphere, spray process for adhesive adhesion, organic / inorganic material injection process for the phosphor layer injection, vacuum suction or flow (flow) process, mask process, UV exposure or The developing step, the impurity removing step by solution treatment, and the drying step are included.
참고로, 이상에서 설명한 롤투롤 공정에 의한 OLED의 제작은, 기본적으로 증착하는 공정을 기반으로 하며, 청색(blue) OLED를 합성하는 것을 목표로하여 청색 OLED의 효율을 높이기 위해 캐비티(cavity)를 조절하거나 탠덤(tandem) 구조를 이용할 수 있다.For reference, fabrication of the OLED by the roll-to-roll process described above is basically based on a deposition process, and aims at synthesizing the blue OLED to improve the efficiency of the blue OLED. It can be adjusted or a tandem structure can be used.
전술한 본 발명의 설명은 예시를 위한 것이며, 본 발명이 속하는 기술분야의 통상의 지식을 가진 자는 본 발명의 기술적 사상이나 필수적인 특징을 변경하지 않고서 다른 구체적인 형태로 쉽게 변형이 가능하다는 것을 이해할 수 있을 것이다. 그러므로 이상에서 기술한 실시예들은 모든 면에서 예시적인 것이며 한정적이 아닌 것으로 이해해야만 한다. 예를 들어, 단일형으로 설명되어 있는 각 구성 요소는 분산되어 실시될 수도 있으며, 마찬가지로 분산된 것으로 설명되어 있는 구성 요소들도 결합된 형태로 실시될 수 있다.The foregoing description of the present invention is intended for illustration, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be easily modified in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. will be. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined form.
본 발명의 범위는 상기 상세한 설명보다는 후술하는 특허청구범위에 의하여 나타내어지며, 특허청구범위의 의미 및 범위 그리고 그 균등 개념으로부터 도출되는 모든 변경 또는 변형된 형태가 본 발명의 범위에 포함되는 것으로 해석되어야 한다.The scope of the present invention is shown by the following claims rather than the above description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention. do.

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  1. 유기 발광 장치(Organic Light-Emitting Device, OLED) 제조 방법에 있어서,In the organic light-emitting device (OLED) manufacturing method,
    (a) OLED와 무기물 형광체를 적어도 일면이 접촉하도록 구비하는 단계;(a) comprising at least one surface of the OLED and the inorganic phosphor in contact;
    (b) 롤투롤 공정(roll-to-roll processing)을 통해 상기 OLED와 상기 무기물 형광체를 접합하는 단계; 및(b) bonding the OLED and the inorganic phosphor through roll-to-roll processing; And
    (c) 상기 무기물 형광체를 색변환층으로 구비하는 OLED를 획득하는 단계를 포함하는 유기 발광 장치 제조 방법.(c) obtaining an OLED including the inorganic phosphor as a color conversion layer.
  2. 제 1 항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 무기물 형광체는 점착제층 및 무기물 형광체층이 포함된 적층 구조의 초박막 기재인 것인 유기 발광 장치 제조 방법.The inorganic phosphor is an organic light emitting device manufacturing method of the ultra-thin film substrate of a laminated structure containing an adhesive layer and an inorganic phosphor layer.
  3. 제 2 항에 있어서,The method of claim 2,
    상기 OLED는,The OLED,
    투과형 음극층, 유기물 발광층 및 반사형 양극층이 포함된 적층 구조의 전면 발광 OLED이되,A top-emitting OLED having a laminated structure including a transmissive cathode layer, an organic emission layer, and a reflective anode layer,
    상기 전면 발광 OLED의 음극층 상에 상기 무기물 형광체의 점착제층이 접합되는 것인 유기 발광 장치 제조 방법.And a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the inorganic phosphor on the cathode layer of the top-emitting OLED.
  4. 제 2 항에 있어서,The method of claim 2,
    상기 OLED는,The OLED,
    반사형 음극층, 유기물 발광층, 및 투과형 양극층이 포함된 적층 구조의 배면 발광 OLED이되,It is a back-emitting OLED of a laminated structure including a reflective cathode layer, an organic emission layer, and a transparent anode layer,
    상기 배면 발광 OLED의 양극층의 상에 상기 무기물 형광체의 점착제층이 접합되는 것인 유기 발광 장치 제조 방법.The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the inorganic phosphor is bonded on the anode layer of the bottom-emitting OLED.
  5. 제 2 항에 있어서,The method of claim 2,
    상기 무기물 형광체는, The inorganic phosphor,
    무기물 형광체 분말을 초박형 용기에 수용시키고, 상기 초박형 용기에 점착제를 도포하여 생성된 것인 유기 발광 장치 제조 방법.An organic light-emitting device manufacturing method produced by receiving an inorganic phosphor powder in an ultra-thin container and applying an adhesive to the ultra-thin container.
  6. 제 5 항에 있어서,The method of claim 5,
    상기 초박형 용기는,The ultra-thin container,
    초박형 투명 플라스틱 또는 초박형 유리 중 어느 하나인 것인 유기 발광 장치 제조 방법.The method of manufacturing an organic light emitting device, which is either ultra-thin transparent plastic or ultra-thin glass.
  7. 제 6항에 있어서,The method of claim 6,
    상기 (a) 단계에서, In the step (a),
    상기 OLED 및 상기 무기물 형광체의 적어도 일면은 상기 롤투롤 공정 시 제 1 롤러 및 제 2 롤러 사이에 구비되되,At least one surface of the OLED and the inorganic phosphor is provided between the first roller and the second roller during the roll-to-roll process,
    상기 초박형 투명 플라스틱 형태의 상기 무기물 형광체가 상기 제 1 롤러에 감겨진 상태로 구비된 것인 유기 발광 장치 제조 방법.And the inorganic phosphor in the form of the ultra-thin transparent plastic is wound around the first roller.
  8. 제 1 항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 OLED는 청색 OLED인 유기 발광 장치 제조 방법.The OLED is a blue OLED manufacturing method.
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