Commercialization potential of quantum dot light emitting devices

The use of quantum dots as discrete emitters in hybrid organic/inorganic light emitting devices is an attractive approach for producing novel display products. These structures exhibit narrow-band emission tunable across the visible spectrum - characteristics allowing for display devices not possible with current OLEO materials. In this work, quantum dot light emitting devices (QD-LEDs) using small molecule host materials are evaluated as a potential platform for the growing OLEO industry. Specific applications are suggested and the primary technology hurdles identified. A search of relevant patents pertaining to quantum dot synthesis and device structure was conducted to reveal a significant opportunity for the commercialization of QD-LED devices. A business model has been devised based upon several developing companies in the OLEO industry with a focus on licensing of technology as the primary source of revenue.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2003

Author dc:creator

• Sohn, Choong S. (Choong Sik), 1977-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Vladimir Bulovic

• Materials Science and Engineering.

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/7973

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/7973