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Eco-friendly color conversion inks for high-performance microLED displays

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Imagine a tiny light bulb that only glows blue. To get red or green, you could use a special 'magic paint' that catches the blue light and changes its color. This project creates a non-toxic version of that paint that doesn't use heavy metals but still keeps the colors bright and stable.

By the numbers
20%
Target market share by 2030
6
Patent families
3
Granted patent families
The business problem

What needed solving

MicroLED adoption is slowed by the high cost of red LEDs and the toxicity of current quantum dot solutions. Manufacturers need a stable, non-toxic way to convert blue light to red and green.

The solution

What was built

An InP-based QDCC film using a thiol-ene based resin that converts light colors while remaining heavy metal-free.

Audience

Who needs this

MicroLED developersDisplay panel makersElectronics OEMsDisplay material integrators
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Consumer Electronics
enterprise
Target: MicroLED panel manufacturer

If you are a panel maker dealing with the high cost and low performance of red microLEDs — this project developed an InP-based QDCC film that converts blue light into red or green efficiently. This allows for higher pixel density and better energy efficiency without using restricted toxic materials.

Display Hardware
enterprise
Target: OEM device manufacturer

If you are an OEM dealing with strict environmental regulations and RoHS compliance — this project developed a heavy metal-free quantum dot ink. This ensures your next-generation displays are legally compliant while maintaining superior color gamuts.

Specialty Chemicals
mid-size
Target: Display materials supplier

If you are a materials supplier dealing with the lack of customizable QD solutions for specific manufacturing processes — this project developed tailored QD ink formulations. This enables easier integration into existing production lines for microLED technology.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of this technology?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the technology aims to reduce the high cost associated with traditional red microLEDs.

Can this be produced at an industrial scale?

The project focuses on providing customized ink formulations and films designed for integration into the manufacturing processes of microLED developers and panel makers.

What is the IP and licensing status?

The company has 6 patent families, 3 of which have already been granted.

Does this comply with environmental laws?

Yes, the solution is fully RoHS-compliant and heavy metal-free, addressing restrictions on toxic materials in the display industry.

How does this integrate into existing production?

QustomDot provides customized ink formulations tailored to specific display applications and manufacturing processes to ensure easy integration.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single Belgian SME, QustomDot. With a 100% industry ratio, the consortium is lean and focused on commercialization rather than academic research, which is reflected in their strategic shift from OLED to the microLED market to increase their customer base.

How to reach the team

Contact QUSTOMDOT in Belgium

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with QustomDot for microLED material integration.