Kyoto University, Pioneer Corporation, and Rohm Corporation announced today that they have developed the "bio-luminescent transistor," an organic transistor with EL luminsense, and the "low heat expanding transparent substrate," through reinforcement of the original bio nanofibers technologies intended for use in flexible displays.The bio-luminescent transistor is a composite device that equips and organic transistor with EL luminescent capabilities. With the usage of this element, when combined with an active-matrix type display device, allows for the composition of a device on par with a powered transistor and light element -- allowing for a drastic reduction of parts versus current organic EL displays. The low heat expanding transparent substrate is a flexible transparent substrate, invented based on the concept that transparent nanofibers organic in origin can reinforce transparent polymer materials. The Alliance has dubbed this material "Bio-nano fiber composite."
The technology shows it possible to create display devices that are light, flexible, hard to break, and can display on curved surfaces. Product uses include flexible displays for mobile devices, electronic paper/newspapers, and electronic posters.
Both of the technologies were announced as the results of the "Comprehensive Production United Alliance," created by Kyoto University, Nippon Telephone and Telegraph (NTT), Pionner, Hitachi Manufacturing, Mitsubishi Kagaku, and Rohm. At the core of the alliance was Kyoto University, with cooperation in the development of the bio-luminescent transistor coming from Pioneer and Rohm, and cooperation in the development of the low heat expanding transparent substrate from Pioneer and Mitsubishi Kagaku. - Seen at TechJapan.com
