Scientists from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Krakow University of Technology, and Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz have developed new chemical compounds that could revolutionize the production of OLED screens. Their research on benzimidazoles – molecules that are easy to modify – paves the way for cheaper, more environmentally friendly, and easier-to-manufacture displays.
The new substances can be applied in the form of a solution, similar to printing, which significantly simplifies the production process. Prototype OLED diodes created with their participation glowed with a pure green light and confirmed the potential of this technology.
This is a step towards flexible, lightweight, and inexpensive screens of the future – in phones, laptops, and wearable devices.
The research was partially funded by the IDUB UMK program and a Horizon grant.