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January 11th, 2010, 23:20
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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 (http://gizmodo.com/5421083/how-quantum-dots-could-make-leds-as-warm-as-candlelight)), Nanosys hasn't tried to reinvent the wheel. Manufacturers could simply apply the coating without having to start over with a completely new product.
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 (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/01/ces-2010-nanosys-using-nanotechnology-to-make-led-lighting-more-beautiful.php) via DVICE (http://dvice.com/archives/2010/01/nanotech-trick.php)]
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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 (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/01/ces-2010-nanosys-using-nanotechnology-to-make-led-lighting-more-beautiful.php) via DVICE (http://dvice.com/archives/2010/01/nanotech-trick.php)]
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