Lead Performer: Pixelligent Technologies – Baltimore, MD
DOE Total Funding: $1,000,000
Project Term: June 1, 2017 – May 31, 2019
Funding Type: SBIR

This project will seek to develop an advanced, cost-effective light-extraction material for OLED lighting. The mismatch between the refractive indices among the active layer, transparent conductive anode layer, indium tin oxide, and substrate is a major root cause of light loss in OLEDs. Incorporating any internal light-extraction structures that address this root cause can dramatically improve the efficacy and lifetime of the OLED device.

Pixelligent will team with OLEDWorks to demonstrate a cost-effective high-refractive-index nanocomposite formulation that will function as a key part of an internal light-extraction structure. This structure will be fully compatible with OLED device manufacturing processes and operation conditions and will be able to expedite the commercialization of white OLED lighting.

DOE Technology Manager: James Brodrick, James.Brodrick@ee.doe.gov
Lead Performer: Selina Monickam, Pixelligent Technologies