Virtual Characterization via Knowledge-Enhanced Representation Learning: from Organic Conjugated Molecules to Devices

21 April 2025, Version 3

Abstract

The rational design of organic functional devices relies on understanding structure–property–performance relationships through multi-scale characterization. However, traditional characterizations are costly and require multidisciplinary expertise. Here we present OCNet, a domain-knowledge-enhanced representation learning framework that, for the first time, enables unified virtual characterization from molecules to devices. Pre-trained on over ten million self-generated conjugated molecules and dimers, OCNet learns generalizable microscopic representations comparable to expertcrafted features. As a result, it surpasses state-of-the-art models by over 20% in predicting key computed and experimental molecular optoelectronic properties. OCNet further provides the first transferable model for predicting transfer integrals in thin films, enabling accurate mesoscale carrier mobility estimation via multiscale simulations. By integrating tight -binding-level electronic descriptors, OCNet achieves realtime, accurate prediction of device power conversion efficiency. Together, OCNet offers a unified and scalable foundation for virtual characterization of organic materials across multiple scales, with broad applicability in photovoltaics, displays, and sensing

Keywords

molecular representation
functional materials
virtual characterization

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