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Ink Breakthrough Heralds Bendy PC Screens

Posted by timothy on from the 1001-positions-for-computing dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Researchers claim to have developed a type of soluble semiconductor ink which could help to make bendable computer screens a reality. Developed at Polyera and BASF Future Business, the ink carries an N-Type negative charge. Previously, semiconductor inks have only been able to carry a positive charge. The new ink can be printed onto any flexible material, including plastic and paper, using only a modified ink-jet printer."

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  1. How much will this new ink cost? by Swordopolis · · Score: 5, Funny

    As if I didn't already spend enough money on those damn cartridges.

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    1. Re:How much will this new ink cost? by JCSoRocks · · Score: 5, Funny

      Can't be more than the $8,000 a gallon we're all currently paying.

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  2. Holy crap! by pushing-robot · · Score: 4, Funny

    the ink carries an N-Type negative charge. Previously, semiconductor inks have only been able to carry a positive charge.

    Do you have any idea what this means?! The possibilities are mind-boggling! You'll be able to put the batteries in backwards!

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  3. Re:"Could" help, yeah. by VeNoM0619 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yea, and leaving my house "could lead to" a girlfriend, but who wants to take that chance?

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  4. Re:Uhm... by idontgno · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well, I think the crucial difference between what TFA is talking about and you're talking about is bendable screens that keep working after you bend them.

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  5. Without reading the article... by lewp · · Score: 4, Funny

    3-5 years away? Am I right?

    If only I lived 3-5 years from now...

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  6. Re:Remind me again... by amRadioHed · · Score: 5, Funny

    Bah. If stone tablets were good enough for the 10 Commandments, they're good enough for me.

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