Paper LEDs? Why not?

A story on the energy and environment blog SmartPlanet looks at recent research in developing LED lighting and other products such as sensors and solar photovoltaic cells on a paper substrate. The process uses nano-crystals of zinc oxide (yes, the stuff ...
Aug. 1, 2012

A story on the energy and environment blog SmartPlanet looks at recent research in developing LED lighting and other products such as sensors and solar photovoltaic cells on a paper substrate. The process uses nano-crystals of zinc oxide (yes, the stuff in your bottle of sunscreen) to create a material that is stable and doesn't need protective coverings. This may be another path to creating light-emitting wallpaper and curtains and such.

"Scientists invent paper LEDs" on SmartPlanet

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Doug Chandler began writing about the electrical industry in 1992, and still finds there's never a shortage of stories to be told. So he spends his days finding them and telling them. Educationally, he's a Jayhawk with an English degree. Outside of work, he can often be found banging drums or harvesting tomatoes.