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technology2 months ago•2 min saved

MXene-powered stretchable OLED doubles in size without dimming

Drexel and Seoul National University researchers report a stretchable OLED using MXene transparent electrodes that doubles in size without brightness loss, achieving a record 17% external quantum efficiency for intrinsically stretchable OLEDs. Two new organic layers improve charge transport and energy recycling, sustaining high brightness under stress and opening possibilities for wearables, soft robotics, and skin-mounted displays. Remaining challenges include encapsulation and long-term stability before commercialization.

via TechSpot|

#flexible-displays #mxenes #oled

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Breakthrough: Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial Achieves Unprecedented Expansion Record"

A new two-dimensional nanomaterial, tungsten semi-carbide, has been developed by researchers at Western University, demonstrating an unprecedented expansion behavior known as auxetics. The nanosheets can expand perpendicular to the applied force, setting a new world record of 40% expansion, surpassing the previous 10% record. This innovation was achieved through the use of remote plasma vapor deposition, a technique that relies on plasma physics to form single-atom layers. The material's potential applications include strain gauges, sensors, and stretchable electronics due to its enhanced electrical conductivity when subjected to stretching.

via Phys.org|

#auxetics #nanomaterials #plasma-physics