Graphene Based Display Paves Way For Semi-Transparent Electronic Devices

hypnosec writes University of Manchester and University of Sheffield researchers have managed to produce the first graphene-based LED displays, which could pave the way for efficient, flexible and semi-transparent electronic devices. The research, published in scientific journal Nature Materials [abstract; article is paywalled], shows how graphene displays and related 2D materials could be utilised to create light emitting devices for the next-generation of mobile phones, tablets and televisions to make them incredibly thin and durable. The LED device was constructed by combining different 2D crystals and emits light from across its whole surface. Being so thin, at only 10-40 atoms thick, these new components could form the basis for the first generation of semi-transparent smart devices.

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Re:Why?

[pr0fessor]

I don't know about semi-transparent but flexible so that it doesn't break so easily would be nice.

Re:Why?

[Actually, I do RTFA]

This morning I woke up and knew that getting coffee would be a chore involving going over to the kitchen, setting everything up, waiting a few minutes

They make coffee makers that you fill with beans and water the night before, and it will grind the coffee and start the brewing so it is ready at a precise time. I have no objection to a programmable device. I even have no real objection to a LAN controllable device. My objection is to a device that connects to the internet. Because that last leap is just to spy on me.

Or in other words, I've never been on vacation and been like "must make coffee right now."