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Newspaper-thin display: new development by Australians
Melbourne scientists presented an innovative invention: a nano-thin display, characterized by increased flexibility and durability. The developers believe that the new touchscreen display will replace the existing ones. The production of electronic material will be carried out using a roll-to-roll technology similar to the production of printed newspapers.
The creation of the development became possible thanks to the experiment of researchers with the material that is found in modern displays of mobile phones. Namely, tin and indium oxide. The alloy is distinguished by high transparency, but increased fragility. A team of scientists from the Royal Institute of Technology (Melbourne) managed to reduce the thickness of the display, while increasing its resistance to damage.
To do this, the engineers used the method of printing on metal in liquid form. By heating the indium-tin alloy to 200 ° C, the researchers rolled it over a flat surface. The result is nano-thin two-dimensional sheets. Basically the same chemical as indium tin oxide, but with a new crystal structure. Thanks to her, the display has received characteristics that are unique for the modern world. The new glass is capable of absorbing 0.7% of the light. Whereas standard displays absorb 5-10%.
“The autonomous work of a smartphone equipped with a screen made of our material will increase by 10%. The display can be twisted, bent and moved in any direction without the risk of breaking. In addition, the cost is lower than that of prototypes, ”said Dr. Torben Daenecke, who is the lead research specialist.
Scientists are confident that the scope of their development will not be limited to mobile phones. Ultra-thin display can be used
in the construction of "smart" houses, in solar panels and LEDs.
Also read: Neurolutions has created a system that rehabilitates after a stroke
The creation of the development became possible thanks to the experiment of researchers with the material that is found in modern displays of mobile phones. Namely, tin and indium oxide. The alloy is distinguished by high transparency, but increased fragility. A team of scientists from the Royal Institute of Technology (Melbourne) managed to reduce the thickness of the display, while increasing its resistance to damage.
To do this, the engineers used the method of printing on metal in liquid form. By heating the indium-tin alloy to 200 ° C, the researchers rolled it over a flat surface. The result is nano-thin two-dimensional sheets. Basically the same chemical as indium tin oxide, but with a new crystal structure. Thanks to her, the display has received characteristics that are unique for the modern world. The new glass is capable of absorbing 0.7% of the light. Whereas standard displays absorb 5-10%.
“The autonomous work of a smartphone equipped with a screen made of our material will increase by 10%. The display can be twisted, bent and moved in any direction without the risk of breaking. In addition, the cost is lower than that of prototypes, ”said Dr. Torben Daenecke, who is the lead research specialist.
Scientists are confident that the scope of their development will not be limited to mobile phones. Ultra-thin display can be used
in the construction of "smart" houses, in solar panels and LEDs.
Also read: Neurolutions has created a system that rehabilitates after a stroke