Motorola Labs announced results from its carbon nanotechnology research for use in flat panel displays and other applications. The researchers have been developing what they call a "nano emissive display" (NED).

Motorola Labs announced results from its carbon nanotechnology research for use in flat panel displays and other applications. The researchers have been developing what they call a "nano emissive display" (NED).

This aims at large flat panel displays (greater than 50inch diagonal) that exceed the image quality characteristics of plasma and LCD screens at a lower cost. The panels could be just 25mm deep. Motorola currently is in discussions with electronics manufacturers in Europe and Asia to license the technology for commercialisation. Billboards for advertising or sporting events could be among the applications.

Motorola has developed a process to grow CNTs at low temperatures. This capability is important because the commercial material with which they must bond, such as glass or transistors, are often heat sensitive. In addition, Motorola has created a method to precisely place CNTs individually on a surface material, in addition to controlling their length and diameter. This innovation gives manufacturers the ability to design products, on a molecular level, to enhance specific characteristics.

The ability to place CNTs directly on a substrate while controlling their spacing, size, and length, provides a high quality image with optimised electron emissions, brightness, colour purity and resolution for flat panel displays.

Motorola Labs currently is developing these nanotech research gains for application in other industries. Possibilities include improved fuel and solar cells, ultra-small transistors, biotech sensors that identify pathogens in the human body, and environmental applications that reduce pollutants.

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