Exploring the potential of QSAR in the discovery of novel green TADF materials: an experimental and theoretical study

Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials have garnered significant attention in developing high-efficiency organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) for next-generation displays. Despite the progress in TADF research, the increasing complexity of molecular structures poses challenges in...

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Main Authors: Jee Hyun Maeng, Dae Hyun Ahn, Chul Woong Joo, Jung Ho Ham, Se Chan Cha, Young Hun Jung, Jang Hyuk Kwon
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15980316.2024.2403982
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Chul Woong Joo
Jung Ho Ham
Se Chan Cha
Young Hun Jung
Jang Hyuk Kwon
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description Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials have garnered significant attention in developing high-efficiency organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) for next-generation displays. Despite the progress in TADF research, the increasing complexity of molecular structures poses challenges in material design and synthesis. This study explores the potential of quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) calculations, particularly AutoQSAR, to streamline TADF OLED material selection and design. By leveraging the predictive capabilities of QSAR, we aimed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of material development. We employed computational modeling, synthesis, and device fabrication to evaluate the performance of a newly developed green TADF dopant material. Our findings indicate that QSAR-guided design predicts material properties effectively and optimizes OLED performance. The synthesized TADF material demonstrated promising efficiency, highlighting the advantages of integrating QSAR calculations into the material discovery process. This study underscores the feasibility of QSAR methodologies in the context of OLED materials, suggesting a pathway for faster and more accurate development. Future improvements in QSAR techniques and collaborative efforts between computational and experimental research will be essential in driving further advancements in OLED technology.
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spelling doaj-art-a792fffea4614745b80a2e9f8a8ba0c62025-08-20T03:25:59ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Information Display1598-03162158-16062025-04-0126213114210.1080/15980316.2024.2403982Exploring the potential of QSAR in the discovery of novel green TADF materials: an experimental and theoretical studyJee Hyun Maeng0Dae Hyun Ahn1Chul Woong Joo2Jung Ho Ham3Se Chan Cha4Young Hun Jung5Jang Hyuk Kwon6Organic Optoelectronic Device Lab (OODL), Department of Information Display, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaReality Devices Research Division, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Daejeon, Republic of KoreaReality Devices Research Division, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Daejeon, Republic of KoreaOrganic Optoelectronic Device Lab (OODL), Department of Information Display, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaOrganic Optoelectronic Device Lab (OODL), Department of Information Display, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaOrganic Optoelectronic Device Lab (OODL), Department of Information Display, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaOrganic Optoelectronic Device Lab (OODL), Department of Information Display, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaThermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials have garnered significant attention in developing high-efficiency organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) for next-generation displays. Despite the progress in TADF research, the increasing complexity of molecular structures poses challenges in material design and synthesis. This study explores the potential of quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) calculations, particularly AutoQSAR, to streamline TADF OLED material selection and design. By leveraging the predictive capabilities of QSAR, we aimed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of material development. We employed computational modeling, synthesis, and device fabrication to evaluate the performance of a newly developed green TADF dopant material. Our findings indicate that QSAR-guided design predicts material properties effectively and optimizes OLED performance. The synthesized TADF material demonstrated promising efficiency, highlighting the advantages of integrating QSAR calculations into the material discovery process. This study underscores the feasibility of QSAR methodologies in the context of OLED materials, suggesting a pathway for faster and more accurate development. Future improvements in QSAR techniques and collaborative efforts between computational and experimental research will be essential in driving further advancements in OLED technology.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15980316.2024.2403982OLEDTADFQSARsimulation
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Journal of Information Display
OLED
TADF
QSAR
simulation
title Exploring the potential of QSAR in the discovery of novel green TADF materials: an experimental and theoretical study
title_full Exploring the potential of QSAR in the discovery of novel green TADF materials: an experimental and theoretical study
title_fullStr Exploring the potential of QSAR in the discovery of novel green TADF materials: an experimental and theoretical study
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the potential of QSAR in the discovery of novel green TADF materials: an experimental and theoretical study
title_short Exploring the potential of QSAR in the discovery of novel green TADF materials: an experimental and theoretical study
title_sort exploring the potential of qsar in the discovery of novel green tadf materials an experimental and theoretical study
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TADF
QSAR
simulation
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15980316.2024.2403982
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