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BASF and Philips achieved a practical breakthrough in the development of OLED |
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(BASF) -- BASF and Philips have
achieved a practical breakthrough in the development of OLED (Organic Light
Emitting Diode) technology that allows it to be integrated in car roofs. The
OLEDs are transparent when switched off, allowing for a clear view outside the
vehicle, yet providing light only within the vehicle when switched on. This OLED
lighting concept for car roofs is the result of a longstanding cooperation
between BASF and Philips in the research and development of OLED
modules.
In addition to offering completely new design
possibilities, the transparent OLED lighting concept also allows new approaches
to automotive engineering. The transparent OLED sandwich structure can be
combined with equally transparent solar cells.
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“This combination allows the driver to enjoy a unique open-space feeling
while it generates electricity during the day and pleasantly suffuses the
interior with the warm light of the transparent, highly efficient OLEDs at
night,” said Dr. Felix Gorth, head of Organic Light-Emitting Diodes and Organic
Photovoltaics at BASF Future Business GmbH.
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BASF and Philips have cooperated closely since 2006 within the OLED 2015
initiative of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).BASF
develops organo-chemical materials such as dyes that are used in the development
and manufacturing of OLEDs by Philips. Working together, the two partners put
the innovative transparent OLED lighting technology into practice on a car
roof.
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