Wake Forest Develops Revolutionary New FIPEL Light-Emitting Polymer Lamp
Posted By laura cole On December 26, 2012 @ 5:00 pm In green Interiors,Green Lighting,Green Lighting,green technology,Reader Submitted Content | No Comments
Researchers at Wake Forest University [4] recently developed a revolutionary new type of light bulb [5]! Forget the days of fragile glass and toxic mercury – these amazing new bulbs use nanotechnology to create a moldable light-emitting polymer. According to the developers, this new technology utilizes field-induced polymer electroluminescent [6] (FIPEL) technology to create a soft white full spectrum light that theoretically could last a decade. They’ve already partnered with a manufacturer and the product is set to hit the shelves sometime next year.
Via Tech Hive [5]
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