I switched to LED lights on my Christmas tree this year and, while generally pleased, there is no doubt that the colors are a bit “off.” A simple nanotech coating could change that by making colors brighter and warmer.
Nanosys is the company behind this new approach, and the process is fairly simple: a phospor material developed from nanomaterials is layered over standard blue LEDs (the most energy-efficient color) to create a spectrum of colors that are warmer and more vivid. So, unlike other methods (quantum dots for example), Nanosys hasn’t tried to reinvent the wheel. Manufacturers could simply apply the coating without having to start over with a completely new product.
https://gizmodo.com/how-quantum-dots-could-make-leds-as-warm-as-candlelight-5421083
Furthermore, Nanosys’ material could be utilized in a lot more than just light fixtures. Think about laptop and HDTV displays with better, brighter screens—all without increasing energy consumption. [Treehugger via DVICE]
