Lead Performer: Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburgh, PA
Partner: Osram Sylvania – Danvers, MA
DOE Total Funding: $1,499,999
Cost Share: $434,775
Project Term: August 15, 2014 - October 31, 2016
Funding Opportunity: SSL R&D Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) (DE-FOA-0000973)
Project Objective
This project plans to address the issue of localized phosphor heating through the development of an improved phosphor matrix to include materials that increase the thermal conductivity >5 times over standard matrix materials. Improved thermal control allows for higher drive current and lumen output in LEDs, reducing the price of light ($/klm) by as much as 50–60%.
Contacts
DOE Technology Manager: Jim Brodrick
Lead Performer: Carnegie Mellon University