A KAIST team created a face-conforming LED mask with improved efficacy in skin rejuvenation. The FSLED mask demonstrated a 340% improvement in deep skin elasticity compared to conventional masks, showing significant benefits for anti-aging treatment.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 29, 2024
Researchers developed a vertically integrated micro-scale light-emitting diode (micro-LED) array that can be used in deep ultraviolet (DUV) maskless photolithography. The system demonstrated high pixel density and successfully displayed patterns on silicon wafers, paving the way for future advancements in semiconductor manufacturing.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalLaser & Photonics Review·DateOct 25, 2024
The research team identified a critical mechanism behind OLED performance degradation: interfacial exciton-polaron quenching. By controlling this phenomenon, they achieved an increase in efficiency of over 50% for red, green, and blue phosphorescent OLEDs and extended the lifespan of blue OLEDs by more than 70%.
SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 22, 2024
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Scientists developed a technique to engineer LHPs with controlled size distribution of quantum wells, improving efficiency and stability in LEDs and lasers. By controlling nanoplatelets' growth, they achieved excellent energy cascades, enhancing photovoltaic performance and stability.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalMatter·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 11, 2024
Researchers at Seoul National University developed ultra-high efficiency perovskite nanocrystal LEDs by incorporating conjugated molecular multipods to strengthen the lattice and reduce dynamic disorder, leading to improved luminescence efficiency. This achievement is expected to significantly accelerate the commercialization of next-g...
SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 30, 2024
Researchers developed organic polariton light-emitting diodes (OPLEDs) to overcome OLED limitations, achieving high-brightness, narrowband, and high-color purity emission. OPLEDs showcase exceptional performance in next-generation laser displays with over 780,000 cd/m² brightness.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateAug 18, 2024
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A team of researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology elucidated the mechanisms of electron transfer in upconversion organic light-emitting diodes, resulting in improved efficiency. They discovered a novel donor-acceptor combination that led to the fabrication of an efficient blue UC-OLED with an extremely low turn-on voltage.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 15, 2024
A team of HKUST engineers has created high-quality full-color fiber light-emitting diodes (Fi-LEDs) based on perovskite quantum wires, paving the way for innovative textile lighting and display applications. The device features excellent spatial luminance uniformity, flexibility, and stretchability.
SourceHong Kong University of Science and Technology·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2024
Researchers develop a general strategy for fabricating vertically stacked skin-like active-matrix displays, eliminating obstacles in existing parallel structures. This approach enables the creation of high-quality AMOLEDs with ultrahigh aperture ratios and improved resolution.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateAug 6, 2024
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Researchers have successfully transformed existing optoelectronic devices, including LEDs, into spintronics devices by injecting spin-aligned electrons without ferromagnets or magnetic fields. The breakthrough uses a chiral spin filter made from hybrid organic-inorganic halide perovskite material, overcoming a major barrier to commerci...
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 25, 2024
A breakthrough near-infrared photobiomodulation technique has shown potential in suppressing neuroinflammation and promoting microglia cell proliferation. The study's findings suggest that LEDs with broadband NIR emission could offer a cost-effective, side-effect-free treatment option for millions suffering from neurodegenerative disea...
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·TypeObservational study·DateJul 23, 2024
Scientists develop effective approach to enhance EL efficiency and color purity of hyperfluorescence OLEDs using blue MR-TADF emitters. By separating TADF sensitizer and emitter into adjacent layers, they achieve outstanding external quantum efficiencies of up to 38.8%.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJul 4, 2024
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...
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMay 21, 2024
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.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 21, 2024
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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.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 15, 2024
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.
SourceLinköping University·JournalNature Electronics·DateApr 10, 2024
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.
SourceUniversity of St. Andrews·JournalNature·DateMar 27, 2024
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%.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalNature Photonics·DateMar 15, 2024
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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.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 8, 2024
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.
SourceHosei University·JournalElectrochemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 26, 2024
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.
SourceCity St George’s, University of London·JournalJournal of Biophotonics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 20, 2024
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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.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 5, 2024
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.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJan 23, 2024
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.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateDec 29, 2023
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Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
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.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 20, 2023
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.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Omega·DateDec 14, 2023
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.
SourceWashington State University·JournalCarbohydrate Polymers·DateDec 11, 2023
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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.
SourceMeijo University·JournalApplied Physics Express·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 17, 2023
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.
SourceMeijo University·JournalApplied Physics Express·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 11, 2023
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...
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateOct 10, 2023
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.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 28, 2023
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.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 20, 2023
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
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.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalChem·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 13, 2023
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.
SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 12, 2023
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.
SourceMeijo University·JournalApplied Physics Express·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 7, 2023
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.
SourceLinköping University·JournalCommunications Physics·DateSep 4, 2023
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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.
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.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Science·DateAug 16, 2023
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.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNature Photonics·DateAug 10, 2023
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.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 7, 2023
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.
SourceStanford University School of Engineering·JournalDevice·DateAug 2, 2023
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.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalNature Photonics·DateJul 25, 2023
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
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.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Polymer Research·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 25, 2023
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.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Optical Microsystems·DateJul 14, 2023
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.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateJul 14, 2023
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.
SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 13, 2023
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.
SourceKyushu University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2023
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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.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 6, 2023
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.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 30, 2023
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.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalNeurophotonics·DateJun 6, 2023
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.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalCommunications Materials·DateJun 4, 2023
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.
SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateMay 26, 2023
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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.
SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 25, 2023
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.
SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalNature Materials·DateApr 14, 2023
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.
SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalNature Chemistry·DateApr 12, 2023
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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
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.
SourceIndustrial Chemistry & Materials·JournalIndustrial Chemistry and Materials·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 3, 2023
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.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalNature Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 22, 2023
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.
SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 20, 2023
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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.
SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 20, 2023