Researchers investigated the biological repercussions of UV-C radiation exposure from readily available domestic lamps and found that even brief exposure can lead to irreversible alterations in skin cells and retinal cells. The study highlights the need to prioritize safe utilization of these lamps to prevent potential harm.
A team of scientists has reported a novel structure for developing high-performance crystalline white OLEDs by employing thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) material and orange phosphorescent dopants. This approach enables controlled luminescence behavior, efficient charge carrier transport channels, and reduced device cond...
Researchers at Linköping University developed a new method to dope organic semiconductors using air as a dopant, enhancing conductivity and modifying semiconductor properties. The process involves dipping the material in a salt solution and illuminating it with light, resulting in a p-doped conductive plastic.
Researchers from the Institute for Basic Science created QLEDs using a ternary nanocomposite film that enhances carrier delivery to quantum dots, resulting in optimal device performance. The devices exhibit high brightness and low threshold voltage, with no damage when stretched up to 1.5 times.
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Researchers at Linképing University have developed a digital display screen where LEDs react to touch, light, fingerprints, and the user's pulse, among other things. The screen can also be charged through the screen due to its ability to act as solar cells.
Researchers at the Organic Semiconductor Centre have proposed a new approach to designing efficient light-emitting materials. The guidelines developed by the team will help OLED researchers develop materials that maintain high efficiency at high brightness, enabling brighter, more colourful displays and lighting.
Researchers from USTC and University of Cambridge devised a novel strategy to boost blue perovskite LED efficiency by controlling perovskite phase distribution, defect states, and ion migration. This approach resulted in high-efficiency and stable blue LEDs with a peak external quantum efficiency of 21.4%.
Researchers have created tiny wireless light sources that could enable minimally invasive treatments for diseases. The devices combine organic light-emitting diodes with acoustic antennas to provide a compact, frequency-tuned power source for biomedical applications.
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Researchers developed an all-light communication network that combines different types of light sources to ensure connectivity in various environments. The network enables real-time data transmission between nodes, facilitating applications such as video conferencing, sensor data exchange, and Internet of Things services.
Scientists have designed a highly luminescent electrogenerated chemiluminescence cell using an iridium complex and a mediator. The cell achieves peak luminance exceeding 100 cd/m² and maximum current efficiency of 2.84 cd/A⁻¹, representing the highest values reported for ECL cells based on an iridium complex.
A study found that 670 nanometres of red light stimulated energy production within mitochondria, leading to increased glucose consumption and a 27.7% reduction in blood glucose levels. This non-invasive technique has the potential to impact diabetes control by reducing damaging fluctuations of blood glucose.
Researchers developed highly efficient and stable perovskite light-emitting diodes using a solvent sieve method, achieving an operating lifetime of over 5.7 years and a record high external quantum efficiency of 29.5%. The study also demonstrated excellent stability in ambient air conditions.
Scientists have discovered a new path to overcome the significant challenge of creating efficient green LEDs. By utilizing cubic III-nitride materials with an innovative aspect ratio phase trapping technique, researchers have successfully synthesized a green-emitting layer achieving up to 32% internal quantum efficiency.
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Researchers at UNIST have achieved a significant breakthrough in organic semiconductor synthesis by synthesizing a novel molecule called BNBN anthracene. This derivative exhibits unique properties, including precise modulation of electronic properties without structural changes.
The UMass Amherst team has developed a first-of-its-kind dual-color optoelectronic neural probe, enabling bidirectional control of brain activity in specific cortical layers. This innovation holds promise for advancing our understanding of diseases such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.
Researchers designed LEDs that emit different wavelengths of blue light to support natural circadian rhythms. Using these new bulbs increased nighttime melatonin levels by 12.2% and reduced daytime melatonin by 21.9% compared to conventional LED exposure.
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a single strand of fiber that combines the flexibility of cotton with the electric conductivity of polyaniline. The newly created material showed good potential for wearable e-textiles, including detecting hazardous exposures and tracking human vital signs.
Scientists from Meijo University successfully fabricated vertical AlGaN-based UV-B semiconductor laser diodes with distinct characteristics, operating at room temperature and exhibiting high optical output. The devices overcome existing challenges in fabrication and pave the way for novel manufacturing processes.
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A new study by Meijo University researchers explores a novel method for removing insulating substrates from AlGaN semiconductors using heated and pressurized water. The method enhances conductivity, applicability to various semiconductor wafers, and has potential for high-power UV-light emitting devices.
Recent studies have made progress in developing blue PeLED devices, with techniques including compositional engineering, dimensional control, and size confinement. The goal is to increase efficiency and stability, overcoming the current limitations of 10% efficiency and insufficient stability. By exploring these technical routes, scien...
Researchers have developed a new semiconducting material called multielement ink that can be processed at low temperatures, paving the way for more sustainable semiconductor industry. The breakthrough enables faster and lower-energy production of semiconductors, which could significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Researchers from Tokyo Tech have developed an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) with a remarkable ultralow turn-on voltage of 1.47V for blue emission. The device uses upconversion mechanism to reduce applied voltage, enabling efficient blue OLED production.
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Researchers create process to recycle polypropylene, polyethylene and polystyrene plastics into chemical ingredients useful for energy storage. The new method uses LEDs and a catalyst, reducing greenhouse emissions compared to traditional recycling processes.
GIST researchers found that nano-sized pits on AlN surfaces cause graphene degradation at higher temperatures, leading to GaN film exfoliation failure. The study's results demonstrate the importance of substrate chemical and topographic properties for successful remote epitaxy.
Researchers from Meijo University and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have developed high-performance micro-LEDs capable of meeting the brightness and definition demands of modern immersive reality technologies. The LEDs use gallium indium nitride semiconductors and can produce full-color imaging at high resolution.
Researchers at Linköping University develop a new type of quantum random number generator based on perovskite light emitting diodes, providing improved randomness and security. The technology has the potential to be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than traditional methods.
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A new GaN-based LED achieves high-rate Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) Visible Light Communication (VLC) system with a three-dimensional quantum well structure. The system can support up to eight independent channels for WDM and achieves a total transmission rate of 31.38Gb/s.
A team of researchers has created a simple and versatile fabrication approach for writing custom light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or photodetectors using handheld ballpoint pens. The new technology builds on earlier work, allowing individuals to create stretchable LEDs without specialized training or equipment.
Researchers have exposed trap-assisted Auger-Meitner recombination as a major loss mechanism in blue and UV light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This phenomenon leads to higher loss rates compared to phonon-mediated processes, affecting device efficiency.
Stanford researchers developed a technique to boost PeLEDs' brightness and efficiency, but it comes at the cost of reduced lifespan. The additive doubles efficiency and triples brightness, extending lifespans from under 1 minute to 37 minutes.
Researchers have developed a new class of molecules that form a molecular highway for electrons, eliminating charge trapping and improving the efficiency of blue OLEDs. This design simplifies the production of high-efficiency blue light-emitting diodes.
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Researchers have made significant breakthroughs in high-speed photonic sources using metal-halide perovskites, promising to increase bandwidths into the gigahertz levels. The technology has vast potential for future data communication, IoT devices, and other emerging services.
Researchers outline key challenges and development prospects for perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) in commercial display applications. Large-area PeLEDs, patterning strategies, and flexible devices are crucial for achieving scalable manufacturing lines and high-resolution displays.
Researchers successfully fabricate a microlens on a single-mode polarization-stable VCSEL chip using 2-photon-polymerization 3D printing, reducing beam divergence from 14.4° to 3° and enabling compact optical gas sensors with improved performance.
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A team of researchers has developed a new LED technology that can detect spoiled food by emitting light in two different wavelength ranges. The modified LEDs use perovskite materials to capture and convert light, allowing for non-invasive imaging of food freshness.
Researchers from Japan and Germany have created an eco-friendly light-emitting electrochemical cell using dendrimers combined with biomass-derived cellulose acetate as the electrolyte and a graphene electrode. The device has a long lifespan of over 1000 hours and is environmentally friendly.
A new technique allows for the precise growth and placement of halide perovskite nanocrystals, enabling the creation of functional nanoscale devices such as nanoLEDs. This breakthrough could lead to applications in optical communication, computing, and display technology.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new type of flexible display that uses capillary-controlled robotic flapping fins and liquid droplets to create switchable optical and infrared light multipixel displays. The displays are 1,000 times more energy efficient than traditional LED screens.
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The study used transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) to stimulate the prefrontal cortex, a region involved in cognitive function. The results showed that tPBM modulated hemodynamic and metabolic activities in a wavelength- and site-specific manner.
Researchers investigated LECs made from Super Yellow and found that increasing voltage applied resulted in increased emission and ESR signals. Theoretical analysis showed holes and electrons being electrochemically doped into the material, leading to a correlation with luminance increase.
Researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that the absolute internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of InGaN-based blue LEDs can be as low as 27.5%, drastically lower than the standard assumption. The study's results suggest a new approach to measuring IQE, providing a more accurate picture of LED performance.
Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science have demonstrated a new chip-scale approach using OLEDs to image magnetic fields, offering a potential solution for portable quantum sensing. This technique enables small, flexible, and mass-producible sensing without requiring input from a laser or cryogenic temperatures.
Scientists at the University of Chicago have created a new material that can bend in half or stretch to twice its original length while still emitting light. The stretchable OLED display has applications in wearable electronics, health sensors, and foldable computer screens.
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A team of chemists at the University of Basel has successfully synthesized organic light-emitting diodes by creating compounds with the exact three-dimensional structure desired. This breakthrough enables the development of more efficient and longer-lasting OLEDs.
Researchers summarize recent progress of organic RTP materials with long lifetime, large Stokes shift, stimuli-responsiveness and potential applications in display, environmental detection and bioimaging. Challenges to overcome include achieving high quantum yield, short lifetime and rich luminous colors.
Researchers have developed a new simulation method to study polarons in 2D materials, which could lead to breakthroughs in OLED TVs and hydrogen fuel production. The study uses quantum mechanical theory and computation to determine the fundamental properties of polarons in 2D materials.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have demonstrated the ability to dynamically steer light pulses from conventional, incoherent light sources using a semiconductor device. This breakthrough has significant implications for applications such as holograms, remote sensing, and self-driving cars.
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A team of researchers has demonstrated the ability to dynamically steer incoherent light pulses using a semiconductor device, paving the way for applications such as holograms, remote sensing, and self-driving cars. The technique uses metasurfaces to manipulate light waves, offering a low-power alternative to traditional laser beams.
Researchers have developed a new type of OLED display that uses strong coupling of light and matter to improve color saturation and brightness. The displays, known as polariton-based OLEDs, achieve this without compromising efficiency or viewing angle dependency.
Researchers at Pusan National University have developed a novel solvent-resistant hole injection layer material, enabling the creation of efficient solution-processed OLED devices. The material exhibits high mobility and excellent film-forming properties, leading to improved efficiency and lifetime compared to existing materials.
Researchers at USTC created high-quality perovskite single crystals using a new method, achieving luminance of 86,000 cd m−2 and stability of up to 12,500 hours.
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Georgia Tech researchers develop new process using 2D materials to create LED displays with smaller pixels, achieving an array density of 5,100 pixels per inch. The technology enables full-color realization of micro-LED displays, with potential applications in virtual and augmented reality.
The team developed a way to stack red, green, and blue light-emitting diodes to create vertical, multicolored pixels, enabling higher-resolution displays. This technique could enable fully immersive virtual reality experiences and improve digital screens' sharpness and resolution.
Anu, a Purdue University startup, received a $970,993 NSF SBIR grant to further develop its innovative Rotary Aeroponic Cultivation Chamber. The technology aims to increase yields while reducing energy consumption and environmental impact through multispectral photomorphogenesis and deep-learning algorithms.
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Researchers have created a new type of polymer that can be triggered by light, enabling faster chemical reactions and more efficient energy use. The polymers, which respond to different wavelengths of light, show promise for use in various fields, including pharmaceuticals and future Mars habitats.
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new electrode material for deep-ultraviolet light-emitting diode applications, combining excellent electrical conductivity with unprecedented transparency. The new electrodes promise to impact industry by enabling more efficient and compact light sources for sterilization p...
Researchers used machine learning to create molecule chains that display designated colors in response to different stimuli, such as light, chemicals, and energy. This breakthrough enables faster and more efficient data storage and security applications.
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Scientists have created a novel approach to produce phase-pure quasi-2D Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites, enabling highly efficient and spectrally stable deep-blue-emissive perovskite LEDs. The rapid crystallization method yields high-performance devices with an emission wavelength centered at 437 nm.
ETH Zurich researchers have created a range of affordable fluorescent inks with machine learning algorithms to determine the right molecular subunits. The new dyes can be used for security features and applications like solar power plants and organic light-emitting diodes.
Researchers at Kyoto University have developed nanoantennas that significantly increase the efficiency and photoluminescence of white LEDs by replacing aluminum with titanium dioxide. This breakthrough enables the creation of intensely bright yet energy-saving solid-state lighting solutions.
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